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FJ05 URR

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,172 mi
Last recorded70,172 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2021 70,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working taped over (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill,outer sill, and lower wheel arch all holeded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring corroded as well (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 67,989 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill ,within suspension arm prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 64,074 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front top mounts - slight play

n/s passenger door mirror cracked

n/s/r outer sill has 5p piece size hole

tape covering centre console screen

Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,816 miles

•Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b) •Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

•Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged () •EML on, Brake pipes heavily greased, Fuel filter corroded, NSF brake binding slightly. •Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

•Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () •Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) •Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 60,767 miles

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

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

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

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

EML on, Brake pipes heavily greased, Fuel filter corroded, NSF brake binding slightly.

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,357 miles

Central Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded And all heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 57,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Has been catching on tyre (3.4.3)

Central Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded And all heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 53,864 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged, OSF inner rack arm has play

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 53,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged, OSF inner rack arm has play

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,238 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,870 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 31 Mar 2014 46,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

EML warninig lamp on

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,824 miles

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

EML warning lamp on

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2013 42,798 miles

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

EML warning lamp on

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,929 miles

MIL lamp illuminated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2012 37,923 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

MIL lamp illuminated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,204 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,794 miles

n/s mirrow cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,314 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,538 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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FJ05 URR is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FJ05 URR, 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 URR is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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