CarVerify

Free Car Check

RL54 UPB

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,519 mi
Last recorded76,519 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Daewoo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2018 76,519 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Front Flexi Joint Damaged

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 71,825 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 71,811 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking very slight but is leaking. (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,111 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 63,368 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 58,176 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 47,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 43,952 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 43,952 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,020 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 40,020 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 34,507 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 29,844 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,484 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RL54 UPB is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RL54 UPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RL54 UPB?

You can check the full history of RL54 UPB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RL54 UPB registered?

RL54 UPB is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 19 February 2005.

Is RL54 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL54 UPB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RL54 UPB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RL54 UPB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.