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MW54 GBU

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,257 mi
Last recorded40,257 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 GBU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 40,257 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to wear

rear brake imbalance 20%

Fail 3 Feb 2015 40,257 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre starting to wear

rear brake imbalance 20%

Pass 7 Feb 2014 36,624 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 36,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 5 Feb 2013 32,998 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 32,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

engine noise from pulley area

offside front tyre worn bald on edges

slight knock and play in steering

slight oil leak

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link rod

small pulls in nearside rear seat belt

some odometer lights faded

Fail 7 Feb 2012 28,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

airbag light on

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Feb 2012 28,596 miles

airbag light on

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jan 2011 23,943 miles

slight knock and play in steering

slight pull in nearside rear seat belt

Pass 5 Feb 2010 19,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear view hanger not within eye line swept area of screen

Fail 5 Feb 2010 19,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear view hanger not within eye line swept area of screen

Pass 23 Jan 2009 15,027 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 12,822 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 12,160 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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MW54 GBU is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MW54 GBU, 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 MW54 GBU registered?

MW54 GBU is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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