MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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
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
Corrosion on oil sump
Fuel filter corroded
Slight play off side front steering arm
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was LJ05 XUZ registered?
LJ05 XUZ is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is LJ05 XUZ safe to buy?
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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