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SE54 BVT

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,692 mi
Last recorded72,692 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 72,692 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 69,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Off side rear tyre detriorated

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side rear tyre detriorated

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,635 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,739 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,513 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 57,468 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside mirror slight crack

Pass 25 Oct 2008 48,203 miles

rear chasis panel slightly damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2008 48,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear chasis panel slightly damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,396 miles

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

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 BVT is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVT, 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 BVT registered?

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

Is SE54 BVT safe to buy?

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