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RJ05 HVM

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,874 mi
Last recorded78,874 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 HVM
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,874 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,518 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak - possible oil pressure switch

slight movement both front suspension top mounts

Fail 18 Mar 2021 78,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak - possible oil pressure switch

slight movement both front suspension top mounts

Pass 16 Mar 2020 78,132 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear most bushes deteriorated

nearside front brake binding

nearside headlight beam image poor

slight play both front suspension top mounts

slight play nearside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 11 Mar 2019 75,437 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 75,437 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,786 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,495 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 69,495 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,191 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 68,191 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,923 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 65,923 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,076 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,768 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 51,697 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,183 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,836 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,986 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,366 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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RJ05 HVM is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RJ05 HVM, 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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RJ05 HVM is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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