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KS54 DSE

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,265 mi
Last recorded69,265 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,265 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil pressure warning light on at idle

Fail 5 Nov 2018 69,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil pressure warning light on at idle

Pass 26 Oct 2017 65,016 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 60,507 miles

Nearside Front brake hose is held secure with plastic cable ties, and hose is slightly twisted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear service brake is binding slightly , when spun by hand

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to crack on sidewall and on the outertread edge

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust front pipe flex is badly deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2016 60,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint antiroll bar drop link lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure steering gaiter is insecure and badly torn at the end of the gaiter (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake hose is held secure with plastic cable ties, and hose is slightly twisted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear service brake is binding slightly , when spun by hand

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to crack on sidewall and on the outertread edge

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust front pipe flex is badly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2015 53,971 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 50,610 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,912 miles

(2.4G.2)The nearside front suspension anti-roll bar linkage top ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

(2.4G.2)The offside front suspension anti-roll bar top ball joint(s) are slightly worn

(3.6A.2)The nearside front brake hose method of securing is much to be desired,although considered to meet the mot minimum standards at the time of examination,it is strongly recommended that EXPERT advice is sought immediately.

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 30 Sep 2013 48,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

(2.4G.2)The nearside front suspension anti-roll bar linkage top ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

(2.4G.2)The offside front suspension anti-roll bar top ball joint(s) are slightly worn

(3.6A.2)The nearside front brake hose method of securing is much to be desired,although considered to meet the mot minimum standards at the time of examination,it is strongly recommended that EXPERT advice is sought immediately.

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 5 Nov 2012 43,365 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,648 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,927 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,964 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 22,964 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 15,079 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 DSE is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KS54 DSE, 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 DSE registered?

KS54 DSE is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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