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FJ05 UON

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,854 mi
Last recorded89,854 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 UON
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 89,854 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure bot not likely to fall

engine management light illuminated

light corrosion to rear suspension

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 89,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure bot not likely to fall

engine management light illuminated

light corrosion to rear suspension

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 82,419 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler flap insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2016 82,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler flap insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,064 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 69,391 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 64,284 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 64,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 62,724 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,519 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 51,629 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,629 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 46,007 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 45,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,251 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,293 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 36,293 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

very slight play in steering rack on the drivers side link rod to track rod end .

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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FJ05 UON is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FJ05 UON, 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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FJ05 UON is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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