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LA54 JPF

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,382 mi
Last recorded91,382 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,382 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 91,292 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 81,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering rack boot twisted.

Offside wiper blade split.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

engine management light ON.

Fail 16 May 2017 81,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering rack boot twisted.

Offside wiper blade split.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

engine management light ON.

Pass 20 May 2016 69,953 miles

both front , rear inner wishbone bushes weak

both front tyre outer edges low

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre inner edge low

Fail 17 May 2016 69,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front , rear inner wishbone bushes weak

both front tyre outer edges low

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre inner edge low

Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,559 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 53,783 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 53,699 miles

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

EML on

Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 44,176 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,566 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,518 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,530 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 22,530 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,913 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 JPF is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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