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FL05 LFY

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Brown Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,113 mi
Last recorded147,113 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 LFY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 147,113 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 137,632 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 137,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 125,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine lamp on

Fail 29 Jan 2015 125,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine lamp on

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 6 Feb 2014 114,899 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 114,899 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Feb 2013 105,781 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 94,868 miles

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

engine check warning lamp illuminated.

o/side front lower suspension arm inner rear fixing bush soft(large amount of movement at lock to lock part of test).

o/side front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 4 Feb 2012 94,868 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

engine check warning lamp illuminated.

o/side front lower suspension arm inner rear fixing bush soft(large amount of movement at lock to lock part of test).

o/side front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 83,745 miles

o/side front lower suspension wishbone,inner rear fixing bush,has more than expected movement when steering & suspension checks carried out.

staining at rear of the fuel tank.

Fail 12 Feb 2011 83,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/side front lower suspension wishbone,inner rear fixing bush,has more than expected movement when steering & suspension checks carried out.

staining at rear of the fuel tank.

Fail 4 Feb 2011 83,345 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 73,409 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,837 miles

n/side front lower suspension wishbone inner rear fixing bush splitting.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 61,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

n/side front lower suspension wishbone inner rear fixing bush splitting.

Pass 19 Jan 2008 46,823 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 LFY is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Brown with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FL05 LFY, 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 LFY is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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