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LA54 HBJ

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,607 mi
Last recorded91,607 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 HBJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 91,607 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 91,607 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018
Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,909 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 79,028 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,404 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Mar 2014 67,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2013 60,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracks on walls

engine light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,677 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

engine light on

Fail 15 Mar 2012 53,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,460 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,404 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 33,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 26,642 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,642 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,813 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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LA54 HBJ is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LA54 HBJ, 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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LA54 HBJ is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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