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NU05 EDF

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,378 mi
Last recorded90,378 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 EDF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 90,378 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 May 2019 90,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2018 77,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 May 2018 77,858 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 69,611 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 69,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 63,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 28 Jan 2016 63,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 31 Jan 2015 59,220 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 55,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 54,517 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,468 miles

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

Underbody has slight corrosion.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,406 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,976 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,760 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,933 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,192 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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NU05 EDF is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NU05 EDF, 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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NU05 EDF is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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