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LC05 OBR

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

41,870 mi
Last recorded41,870 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 OBR
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 41,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 41,045 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 41,045 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 140,336 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 140,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 138,598 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 138,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 137,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 136,015 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 135,761 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on dash

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2015 124,120 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 124,120 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 96,701 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 96,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,361 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s door check srap broke

Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,176 miles

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

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

advis air bag light on

Pass 9 May 2011 57,915 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 57,915 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 45,760 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 45,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 31,385 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,623 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 17,609 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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LC05 OBR is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LC05 OBR, 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 LC05 OBR registered?

LC05 OBR is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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