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FV54 XVZ

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,942 mi
Last recorded113,942 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 XVZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 113,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 105,465 miles

Sump pan corroded and leaking

Fail 17 Jan 2014 105,376 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Sump pan corroded and leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2013 95,358 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 85,595 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 85,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 74,576 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 64,446 miles

Rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,541 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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FV54 XVZ is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV54 XVZ, 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 FV54 XVZ registered?

FV54 XVZ is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is FV54 XVZ safe to buy?

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