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SE54 BAV

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

83,357 mi
Last recorded83,357 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 BAV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 83,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and severely cracked around tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 51% (3.7.B.5b)

both rear shockers and springs slightly corroded

child seat fitted at rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ecu light on indicating a fault

engine oil filter leaking slightly

front wiper linkage worn

underside of vehicle and several steering and suspension components are becoming corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 83,356 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and severely cracked around tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 51% (3.7.B.5b)

both rear shockers and springs slightly corroded

child seat fitted at rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ecu light on indicating a fault

engine oil filter leaking slightly

front wiper linkage worn

underside of vehicle and several steering and suspension components are becoming corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,927 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 81,923 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine ecu light is on

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)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 79,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine managment light staying on

Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine managment light staying on

Pass 15 May 2013 76,737 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 76,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2012 65,934 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2012 65,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,750 miles

engine light on

Fail 4 Apr 2011 52,750 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine light on

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,255 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 45,225 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,072 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

small catch in offside front seatbelt webbing

spare wheel missing

Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,567 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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SE54 BAV is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SE54 BAV, 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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SE54 BAV is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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