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FL05 FPU

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,554 mi
Last recorded81,554 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 FPU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 81,554 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 81,554 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,582 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 73,026 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2014 66,957 miles

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

fuel filter correded

n/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Jan 2014 61,388 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Dec 2012 54,623 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,180 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,650 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres perrished

Fail 23 Sep 2009 33,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to see brake pads clearly through wheel /trims

Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,223 miles

unable to see brake pads clearly through wheel /trims

Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,032 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,109 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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FL05 FPU is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL05 FPU, 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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FL05 FPU is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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