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NU05 XRE

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,183 mi
Last recorded110,183 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 110,183 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 110,179 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 103,711 miles

both rear tyres very badly cracked/perished

nsr front to rear pipe covered in grease at time of the test

Fail 15 Jul 2014 103,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres very badly cracked/perished

Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear axle bushes slightly deteroirted

Fail 1 Jul 2013 94,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear axle bushes slightly deteroirted

Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,082 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 67,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,917 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,701 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 58,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,059 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,142 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 XRE is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 NU05 XRE, 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 NU05 XRE registered?

NU05 XRE is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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