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KX05 FOM

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,102 mi
Last recorded111,102 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 FOM
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 111,102 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 105,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/front fog light in op

Fail 19 Mar 2020 105,715 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/front fog light in op

Pass 28 Mar 2019 102,835 miles

n/s/front fog in op

o/s/front and both rear brakes bionding

Fail 26 Mar 2019 102,799 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

n/s/front fog in op

o/s/front and both rear brakes bionding

Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,081 miles

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 9 Mar 2018 99,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 10 Mar 2017 96,421 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,907 miles

oil leaks

Fail 4 Mar 2016 93,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leaks

Pass 18 Mar 2015 82,987 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,819 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 71,810 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,606 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 62,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,661 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,935 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,364 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,828 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,470 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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KX05 FOM is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KX05 FOM, 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 KX05 FOM registered?

KX05 FOM is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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