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MW54 LZD

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,433 mi
Last recorded103,433 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 LZD
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 103,433 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and worn (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s/r and o/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 103,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and worn (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s/r and o/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 101,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner fuel filter corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 101,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner fuel filter corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,869 miles

Brake lines slight corrosion

Oil leak Crank pulley end ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spring coatings on all 4 wheels peeling slightly with some surface corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2017 94,868 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake lines slight corrosion

Nearside Rear reverse light prs'd

Oil leak Crank pulley end ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spring coatings on all 4 wheels peeling slightly with some surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2016 88,636 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes - greased (3.6.B.2c)

Oil weep

Fail 21 Jan 2016 88,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes - greased (3.6.B.2c)

Oil weep

Pass 3 Feb 2015 82,698 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 75,260 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 67,148 miles

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

air con wire broken

sump corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,132 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,606 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,641 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,581 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,474 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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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MW54 LZD is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW54 LZD, 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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MW54 LZD is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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