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DV54 JVH

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,890 mi
Last recorded84,890 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 JVH
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 84,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 79,029 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Management light on

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 79,029 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Management light on

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 70,232 miles

Engine management light on

fuel filter corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 60,613 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

Fail 8 Oct 2015 60,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 7 Oct 2014 52,989 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,569 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 40,375 miles

fuel residue on tank possible leak from filler hoses no leaktime of test fuel gauge @ 1/2

security of fuel filter

Pass 12 Oct 2011 33,498 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 26,779 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

condition of front discs

Pass 8 Jan 2010 23,970 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,931 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 11,512 miles

Front brakes grabbing slightly

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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DV54 JVH is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV54 JVH, 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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DV54 JVH is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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