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FM54 OPK

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,100 mi
Last recorded81,100 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 OPK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 81,100 miles

fuel filter corroded

inner steering arms have slight play

n/s/r tyre perished and splitting

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil on engine

wrong battery fitted and positive terminal very close to ecu

Fail 1 Dec 2020 81,100 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

fuel filter corroded

inner steering arms have slight play

n/s/r tyre perished and splitting

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil on engine

wrong battery fitted and positive terminal very close to ecu

Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,123 miles

n/s/r tyre perished and splitting

slight play n/s/f inner steering arm

Fail 4 Dec 2019 79,123 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

bind n/s/r brake

n/s/r tyre perished and splitting

slight play n/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 5 Dec 2018 76,700 miles

Exhaust corroded

Slight oil leak from sump gasket

Fail 5 Dec 2018 76,700 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight oil leak from sump gasket

Pass 5 Dec 2017 74,239 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight smear to wipers

Pass 6 Dec 2016 71,199 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit and bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 67,847 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

o.s. wiper blade split

o.s.r. tyre cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2014 65,009 miles

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

slight rubbing n.s.r. brake and noise when rotated ??

Fail 27 Nov 2014 64,872 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight imbalance rear brakes

slight rubbing n.s.r. brake and noise when rotated

Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,672 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 61,672 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 58,455 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 58,412 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 58,412 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,387 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,456 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 47,456 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,323 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 39,923 miles

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 30,979 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 22,650 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 OPK is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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