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EF54 VYT

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,196 mi
Last recorded65,196 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 VYT
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 65,196 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 65,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,193 miles

O/S/F door mirror darkened

Fail 19 Jun 2019 54,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

O/S/F door mirror darkened

Fail 24 May 2019 54,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working pump (3.5 (a))

front offside door mirror glass dark

Pass 2 Feb 2018 52,930 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2018 52,899 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2017 48,175 miles

front brake pads over half worn

gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2017 48,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads over half worn

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2016 44,896 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,677 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 40,233 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 36,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,281 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2012 34,281 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,829 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,326 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 26,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 23,395 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 19,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front mirror is cracked.

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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EF54 VYT is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EF54 VYT, 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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EF54 VYT is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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