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LA54 HBK

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,036 mi
Last recorded97,036 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 97,036 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 97,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,388 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 88,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 80,242 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 80,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,524 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,450 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 75,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 68,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,903 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Jan 2012 45,525 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,525 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 39,729 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,836 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 25,643 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 15,557 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 HBK is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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