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LB54 YYK

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,649 mi
Last recorded39,649 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 YYK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 39,649 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 39,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 33,775 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 28,114 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 23,334 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 23,334 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 18,420 miles

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 13,616 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 10,038 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 10,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 9,652 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 9,445 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 8,845 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 8,416 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 8,056 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 7,490 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 6,705 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 6,038 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 5,099 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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LB54 YYK is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB54 YYK, 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 LB54 YYK registered?

LB54 YYK is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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