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FM54 HDV

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,287 mi
Last recorded101,287 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 HDV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 101,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT DOWN PIPE + CORRODED (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 98,563 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 98,563 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 95,662 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 90,305 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 90,293 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 79,799 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 79,793 miles

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

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

airbag light on

em light on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,758 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 65,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 55,806 miles

airbag light on

Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,287 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,905 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 33,905 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HDV is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FM54 HDV, 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 HDV registered?

FM54 HDV is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is FM54 HDV safe to buy?

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