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SE54 BMY

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,964 mi
Last recorded126,964 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 126,964 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 126,964 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 125,953 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 125,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 124,906 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 124,906 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 123,690 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 123,690 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

fuel filter insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2013 121,963 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 121,963 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 119,987 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 119,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 116,021 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 102,076 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 79,907 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,179 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre has slight flat spot.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 47,890 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 BMY is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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