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MD54 GBE

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,842 mi
Last recorded70,842 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD54 GBE
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 70,842 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in front suspension top mounts

Fail 6 Aug 2021 70,842 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 3 Aug 2020 69,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play play on inner steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front steering rack play but not affecting operation or likely to become detached

Fail 31 Jul 2020 69,023 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excessive play on inner track arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play play on inner steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 66,982 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 66,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,263 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 64,263 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,447 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,790 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 57,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,361 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 55,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,526 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,481 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 40,698 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,704 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 32,507 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,578 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,046 miles

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

Offside 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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MD54 GBE is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MD54 GBE, 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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MD54 GBE is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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