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MR51 SMS

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,291 mi
Last recorded38,291 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 SMS
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2014 38,291 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2013 32,918 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 28,349 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning light on.

nearside front wheel and tyre buckled.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,936 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner brake pad lining appears loose.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 17,878 miles

play in front anriroll bar drop links

Pass 6 Feb 2009 9,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 6,043 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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MR51 SMS is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MR51 SMS, 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 MR51 SMS registered?

MR51 SMS is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is MR51 SMS safe to buy?

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