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SE54 BVM

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,410 mi
Last recorded101,410 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 BVM
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 101,410 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front fog lamps dont switch off without switching off sidelights

high level brake light has 1 of 5 bulbs out

rear exhaust hanger poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2014 101,344 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front fog lamps dont switch off without switching off sidelights

high level brake light has 1 of 5 bulbs out

rear exhaust hanger poor condition

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2014 97,094 miles

Both raer brakes sticking slightly

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

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

Off side front brake sticking slightly

Passanger side wiper needs replaced

Fail 5 Feb 2014 97,094 miles

Both raer brakes sticking slightly

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side front brake sticking slightly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passanger side wiper needs replaced

Fail 6 Feb 2013 91,981 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,981 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 81,401 miles

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

emissions light was on but cleared now

slight oil leak from engine sump

Fail 2 Feb 2012 81,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

emissions light was on but cleared now

slight oil leak from engine sump

Pass 2 Feb 2011 70,407 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,662 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 34,554 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 34,554 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 17,655 miles

off side front fog light not working

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 BVM is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Blue 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 BVM, 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 BVM is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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