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FG05 DNU

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,238 mi
Last recorded33,238 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 DNU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 33,238 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,705 miles

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

front suspension noisey

general corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2016 30,688 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front suspension noisey

general corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,967 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 25,590 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 25,590 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 22,205 miles

front suspension noisey

wipers slow

air bag light on

Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,094 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

engine idle very fluttery

air bag light on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 1 Apr 2009 13,034 miles

Oil leak

front tyres starting to wear at edges

Pass 7 Apr 2008 8,156 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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FG05 DNU is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG05 DNU, 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 FG05 DNU registered?

FG05 DNU is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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