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SE54 BNY

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,440 mi
Last recorded84,440 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 BNY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 84,440 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deterioration and slight leak front section

fuel pipe slightly corroded

nearside mirror loose

odometer not illuminating

offside rear brake binding

power steering pipe slightly corroded

rear brake application becoming uneven

wear in wiper linkage

Fail 14 Jan 2015 84,440 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust deterioration and slight leak front section

fuel pipe slightly corroded

nearside mirror loose

odometer not illuminating

offside rear brake binding

power steering pipe slightly corroded

rear brake application becoming uneven

wear in wiper linkage

Pass 8 Jan 2014 77,750 miles

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

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

engine sump corroded (leaking slightly)

fuel filter corroded (not leaking)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,965 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

Fail 13 Jan 2013 70,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,261 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 66,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,579 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,167 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 51,089 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 51,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,522 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 41,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

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 BNY is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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