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SE54 BHJ

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,281 mi
Last recorded70,281 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2021 70,281 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 68,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 59,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,305 miles

Nearside Front nsf wing mirror damage

Nearside Rear nsr tyres has nail by inner sidewall

Fail 21 Feb 2018 51,294 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front nsf wing mirror damage

Nearside Rear nsr tyres has nail by inner sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2017 44,409 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 31,696 miles

PRS washers not hitting the screen

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2014 27,431 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 27,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 23,208 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2012 17,804 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 14,947 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 13,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 11,138 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 8,750 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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SE54 BHJ 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 81.3%.

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

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