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LY54 YKU

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,535 mi
Last recorded62,535 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 YKU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,535 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

air intake hose split

both front headlights poor beam image

Fail 25 Feb 2021 62,535 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

air intake hose split

both front headlights poor beam image

Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,853 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 57,511 miles

Exhaust flexi in very poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 57,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust flexi in very poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 52,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 52,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 50,234 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 48,418 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 26 Jan 2016 48,418 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 27 Jan 2015 46,567 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,828 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 44,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 42,287 miles

n/s/r tyre tread wearing out of shape

Pass 31 Jan 2012 38,849 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 35,052 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,304 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,620 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 18,663 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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LY54 YKU is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LY54 YKU, 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 LY54 YKU registered?

LY54 YKU is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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