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HD54 POJ

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,265 mi
Last recorded72,265 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 POJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 72,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2019 72,265 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 61,743 miles

Exhaust system flexi flanges deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre tread deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre tread deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2018 61,743 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Worn / Over heated (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust system flexi flanges deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre tread deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing not fully tested due to brake bind

Offside Rear Tyre tread deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,811 miles

SRS fault codes erased prior to test

front lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,095 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 51,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,116 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 46,116 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,372 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 41,354 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 35,614 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,615 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 30,613 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on dash

Pass 2 Feb 2011 24,704 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2010 18,924 miles

nearside windscreen wiper slightly split

Fail 9 Feb 2010 18,915 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on dashboard

nearside windscreen wiper slightly split

Pass 10 Feb 2009 13,297 miles

objects hanging from interior mirror,not effecting drivers view.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 8,558 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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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HD54 POJ is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HD54 POJ, 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 POJ is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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