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SE54 BSO

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,743 mi
Last recorded108,743 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 BSO
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 108,743 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 108,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 105,289 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jan 2013 105,288 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jan 2012 101,613 miles

Oil leak

front discs wearing thin

fuel filter corroding

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 13 Jan 2012 101,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front discs wearing thin

fuel filter corroding

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 30 Dec 2010 97,768 miles

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

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

gear change loose

Fail 30 Dec 2010 97,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

gear change loose

Pass 11 Jan 2010 85,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

gearchange linkage loose

Pass 8 Jan 2009 72,179 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 72,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

play in gearstick

sump corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2008 56,261 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 BSO is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BSO, 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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What year was SE54 BSO registered?

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

Is SE54 BSO safe to buy?

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