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DA54 UPD

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,334 mi
Last recorded113,334 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 UPD
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 113,334 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 113,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 103,480 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 103,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 95,800 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 84,985 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 84,985 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,636 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 74,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,953 miles

coolent leak from stat housing

high level stop light not working

Fail 16 Apr 2012 64,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolent leak from stat housing

high level stop light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,994 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 57,994 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,972 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 53,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,292 miles

unable to adjust headlamp anymore

Fail 4 Mar 2009 49,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 35,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Daewoo Kalos?

Based on 139,896 MOT tests across 9,375 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
9,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 6,491
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,218
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,419
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,582
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 3,464
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DA54 UPD is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Daewoo Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 49,069 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA54 UPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Kalos typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Daewoo Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DA54 UPD registered?

DA54 UPD is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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