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RN54 LNK

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,799 mi
Last recorded84,799 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 LNK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,799 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 4 Sep 2015 84,799 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E.M.L. on

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,603 miles

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

e.m.l. on

Fail 4 Sep 2014 72,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

e.m.l. on

Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,988 miles

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

brake discs corroded & in poor condition (recomend replacement)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 57,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake discs corroded & in poor condition (recomend replacement)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

central mirror missing,rear tyres cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2012 57,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

central mirror missing,rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,246 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 38,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wire broken at air con compressor

Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,664 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 27,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,930 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 11,451 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

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RN54 LNK is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RN54 LNK, 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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RN54 LNK is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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