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SE54 BLZ

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,720 mi
Last recorded85,720 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 85,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres tread cracking

fuel filter corroded

nearside outer body sill slightly corroded

offside outer body sill slightly corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers missing both sides

rear suspension axle beam has slight corrosion

slightly corrosion nearside and offside rear inner sills

Fail 29 Jun 2020 85,709 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres tread cracking

fuel filter corroded

nearside outer body sill slightly corroded

offside outer body sill slightly corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers missing both sides

rear suspension axle beam has slight corrosion

slightly corrosion nearside and offside rear inner sills

Pass 1 Jul 2019 79,817 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 74,753 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 74,753 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 66,989 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,507 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,435 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 41,303 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 41,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 37,671 miles

MIL on

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 37,671 miles

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

MIL on

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,305 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 29,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 29,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine man light on

Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,928 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 26,928 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,438 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 19,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 19,350 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 11,527 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 BLZ is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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