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FE05 AKG

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,966 mi
Last recorded111,966 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 AKG
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2019 111,966 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack end

Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,575 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 108,570 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 104,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 104,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,042 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing the full inspection of an adults seat belt

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight movement

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

engine management light on

Fail 17 Mar 2016 102,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing the full inspection of an adults seat belt

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight movement

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Feb 2015 87,154 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 87,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 77,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,568 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Feb 2013 67,563 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,315 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 64,313 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside door morror glass cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,776 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,060 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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FE05 AKG is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FE05 AKG, 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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FE05 AKG is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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