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FM54 GZF

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,900 mi
Last recorded47,900 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 GZF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 47,900 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

engine warning light on

Fail 12 Jan 2017 47,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light on

Pass 11 Jan 2016 39,545 miles

EML on

fan belt cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2016 39,545 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

EML on

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

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

fan belt cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2015 31,571 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 25,492 miles

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

fuel filter corroding

Pass 31 Dec 2012 22,621 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 19,984 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 16,753 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 13,777 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 11,039 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 7,729 miles

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

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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FM54 GZF is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Grey 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 FM54 GZF, 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 FM54 GZF registered?

FM54 GZF is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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