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RN54 VMJ

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,467 mi
Last recorded69,467 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 VMJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,467 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,831 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 56,592 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 54,965 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 54,965 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,696 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light staying illuminated

Pass 5 Jan 2011 52,381 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 50,882 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 49,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,133 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 37,268 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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RN54 VMJ is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RN54 VMJ, 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 RN54 VMJ registered?

RN54 VMJ is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is RN54 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 VMJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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