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DX05 FYL

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Beige Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

163,165 mi
Last recorded163,165 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 FYL
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 May 2018 163,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

condition of exhaust

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2017 156,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 156,904 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 156,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 151,047 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 150,998 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 144,843 miles

drivers door mirror glass gives poor vision

Fail 25 Feb 2015 144,843 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stay missing

fuel tank corroded fuel filter heavily corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2014 138,570 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 138,568 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 127,330 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 127,127 miles

Nearside Front 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 An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 115,709 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 115,709 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 101,628 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 101,628 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 86,447 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 86,447 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 69,699 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 69,699 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 50,462 miles

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

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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DX05 FYL is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Beige with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 DX05 FYL, 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 DX05 FYL registered?

DX05 FYL is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is DX05 FYL safe to buy?

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