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SE54 BKA

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

39,906 mi
Last recorded39,906 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 BKA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 39,906 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively & offside (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear & offside rear doors not opening from inside

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

engine management light on

fuel filer neck pipes corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2015 39,905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine management light on

fuel tank filler pipes corroded not leaking

offside & nearside rear passenger doors not opening from inside vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2014 38,282 miles

Both front brake discs back plates corroded.

Both front wipers worn.

Exhaust corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 38,281 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Both front brake discs back plates corroded.

Both front wipers worn.

Exhaust corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,247 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 36,240 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 36,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,369 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,680 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 33,678 miles

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

offside & nearside front ABS control rings broken

Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,764 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 27,764 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,905 miles

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

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 19 Jan 2009 20,905 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,056 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 BKA is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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