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FM54 VAV

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,834 mi
Last recorded86,834 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 VAV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 86,834 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

both rear brake slight bind

Fail 9 Aug 2017 86,824 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not located properly (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

slight brake bind on both rears

Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,617 miles

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

exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

fuel filter corroded

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,850 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

offside front tyre starting to wear smooth on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2014 67,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,283 miles

front brake pads apper low

Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,387 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,108 miles

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

engine management light and airbag light on

Fail 2 Mar 2012 50,094 miles

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

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

engine management light and airbag light on

Pass 5 Feb 2011 42,106 miles

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

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

air bag light on

engine manament light on

Pass 5 Feb 2010 35,341 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2009 28,266 miles

o/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,023 miles

off side mirror split

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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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FM54 VAV is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VAV, 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 VAV is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 12 February 2005.

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