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LJ05 XUZ

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,469 mi
Last recorded82,469 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 XUZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 82,469 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 82,469 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

all suspension components corroded

fuel filter heavily corroded STRONG ADVISE

oil leak from engine

oil sump corroded STRONG ADVISE

Fail 9 Nov 2015 81,400 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

all suspension components corroded

fuel filter heavily corroded STRONG ADVISE

oil leak from engine

oil sump corroded STRONG ADVISE

Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,394 miles

Corrosion on oil sump

Fuel filter corroded

Slight play off side front steering arm

Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,464 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 44,614 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 44,614 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres worn uneverly on inner edges

near side wiper split

Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,069 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 34,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,327 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 23,718 miles

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

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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LJ05 XUZ is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ05 XUZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ05 XUZ registered?

LJ05 XUZ is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 XUZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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