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LC05 OBT

2005 Daewoo Kalos

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,166 mi
Last recorded53,166 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 OBT
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 53,166 miles

Both headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns

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

Rear suspension has areas corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear plates (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 52,338 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 49,367 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 49,363 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 45,938 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 42,305 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 42,303 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21/15/normal (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both gon outside 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 39,123 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 36,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 26 May 2015 32,950 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 29,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre rear seat belt twisted

nearsdie and offside front wipers poor

nearside rear tyre perished 185/60/14

Pass 28 May 2013 26,644 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 26,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 May 2012 22,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 22,650 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 19,044 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 May 2011 19,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 11,704 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 10,287 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 7,535 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 OBT is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC05 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

LC05 OBT is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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