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HD54 KYC

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,627 mi
Last recorded96,627 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 KYC
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 96,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 96,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 96,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 84,431 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 84,431 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 74,694 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre damage to the outer side wall does not reach the cords

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 74,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre damage to the outer side wall does not reach the cords

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 65,664 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside wiper blade end split

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine coolant level low

Fail 20 Nov 2015 65,664 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside wiper blade end split

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine coolant level low

Pass 8 Jan 2015 57,719 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 47,795 miles

n/s front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

n/s rear and both front tyres wearing low

Fail 2 Jan 2014 47,795 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

n/s rear and both front tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Jan 2013 39,918 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 33,418 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 33,418 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,390 miles

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

O/S wiper blade split but clears screen

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 25,523 miles

nearside front wheel trim damaged

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Jan 2010 25,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front wheel trim damaged

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2009 22,515 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 22,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 20,058 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to 1.6mm on outer edge

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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HD54 KYC is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HD54 KYC, 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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HD54 KYC is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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