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KS54 DSO

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,180 mi
Last recorded96,180 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 96,180 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under Vehicle Corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2023 93,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Under Vehicle Corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2022 90,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Door rubber seal worn

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Sub-frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 87,301 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 87,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 84,461 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 82,508 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 82,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 81,586 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 81,586 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

both headlight lens getting poor

Pass 16 Apr 2016 75,161 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 75,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,794 miles

N/S Outer sill damaged.

O/S/R Outer sill coroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wear in O/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link.

Fail 25 Apr 2015 72,787 miles

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

N/S Outer sill damaged.

O/S/R Outer sill coroded.

Wear in O/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,330 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 70,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel filter appears to look rotten !

Pass 13 Apr 2013 67,923 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 67,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,319 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,778 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

airbag light on

o/s front tyre slightly cracking and wearing on edge

Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,304 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 19,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 19,253 miles

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

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 DSO is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DSO, 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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KS54 DSO is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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