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LS54 ZKL

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,514 mi
Last recorded72,514 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 ZKL
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 72,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 71,906 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 69,903 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 68,234 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 66,925 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 65,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 65,461 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,236 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 64,234 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 63,592 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 60,220 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 57,288 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 53,501 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 50,444 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 46,112 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,433 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,333 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,017 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 34,797 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 22,662 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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LS54 ZKL is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LS54 ZKL, 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 LS54 ZKL registered?

LS54 ZKL is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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