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EN54 RKJ

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,219 mi
Last recorded67,219 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 RKJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 67,219 miles

SRS/AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED (MOT FAIL FROM 01/01/2012)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 67,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED

SRS/AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED (MOT FAIL FROM 01/01/2012)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,026 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 53,733 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 44,896 miles

front no plate damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2010 44,886 miles

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2008 36,864 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 30,909 miles

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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EN54 RKJ is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EN54 RKJ, 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 EN54 RKJ registered?

EN54 RKJ is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is EN54 RKJ safe to buy?

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