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DC54 DDY

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,563 mi
Last recorded95,563 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 DDY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 95,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre small cut in sidewall

Fail 5 Mar 2013 95,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre small cut in sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2012 92,348 miles

drivers door mirror slightly loose / insecure

offside and nearside front brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Mar 2012 92,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

drivers door mirror slightly loose / insecure

offside and nearside front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2011 87,527 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

engine management light illuminated on dash

Fail 1 Mar 2010 82,275 miles

Advise - Poor visibility from O/S F Door Mirror

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 82,275 miles

Advise - Poor visibility from O/S F Door Mirror

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DC54 DDY is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DC54 DDY, 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 DC54 DDY registered?

DC54 DDY is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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