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RL54 CGG

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

44,420 mi
Last recorded44,420 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 CGG
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2024 44,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall damaged to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 42,253 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 38,550 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Dec 2021 38,550 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2021 34,596 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 34,109 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 34,109 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 33,849 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 33,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 31,998 miles

Front Exhaust in poor condition.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 31,998 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust in poor condition.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 30,297 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 25 Jan 2016 30,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Unable to test wheel bearing due to brake binding.

Rear Registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 28,102 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly dragging

Fail 19 Jan 2015 28,102 miles

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

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

offside rear brake slightly dragging

Pass 21 Jan 2014 25,601 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust going rusty

nearside rear tyre starting to run out of shape in tread area

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2014 25,601 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust going rusty

nearside rear tyre starting to run out of shape in tread area

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2013 23,270 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2012 20,287 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 17,657 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 15,108 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 13,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 11,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RL54 CGG is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RL54 CGG, 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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RL54 CGG is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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