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KS54 DRV

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,932 mi
Last recorded56,932 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 DRV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 56,932 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 42,926 miles

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

air conditioning radiator damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2021 42,926 miles

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

air conditioning radiator damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2020 42,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 18 Jan 2019 41,252 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 37,889 miles

Exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Tyre treads slightly perished

Pass 26 Jan 2017 36,949 miles

Rear tyres perishing badly, recommend replacement

Pass 22 Jan 2016 35,516 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2015 33,772 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 33,772 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 31,544 miles

Both rear tyres are old and perishing

Fail 22 Jan 2014 31,544 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres are old and perishing

Pass 11 Jan 2013 28,727 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 28,686 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 26,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 26,738 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 24,957 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 24,957 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

osr tyre perished on outer wall near wheel rim

Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,374 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 22,006 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 22,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,287 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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KS54 DRV is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KS54 DRV, 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 KS54 DRV registered?

KS54 DRV is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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