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HJ05 HUV

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,010 mi
Last recorded123,010 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 HUV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 123,010 miles

oil lake

Pass 5 May 2015 121,156 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 113,394 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 100,785 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine diag light on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 87,819 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 87,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,720 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 76,609 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 64,926 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 64,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,136 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 53,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 39,459 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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HJ05 HUV is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJ05 HUV, 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 HJ05 HUV registered?

HJ05 HUV is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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