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RV05 GDO

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,901 mi
Last recorded112,901 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 GDO
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2019 112,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 107,960 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 107,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 103,336 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 103,336 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 98,764 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 98,764 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 95,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 95,811 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 81,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 76,158 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,065 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,066 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,317 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,013 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,731 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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RV05 GDO is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RV05 GDO, 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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RV05 GDO is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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