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SE54 BWF

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

108,238 mi
Last recorded108,238 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 108,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bot sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front rear suspension components corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body generally corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2026 108,234 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bot sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 100,632 miles

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

Headlamps deteriorated but light output is not seriously reduced

Fail 4 Mar 2025 100,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

Headlamps deteriorated but light output is not seriously reduced

Pass 27 Mar 2024 86,908 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 86,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 80,120 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 80,115 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to burst brake pipe\\ brake failure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible no image \LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill within 30cm of suspension\axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible no image \\ LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear along floor pan X2 \\ 1 of which burst during brake test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all front and rear suspension and related parts \ bushes \ corroded\perished

Pass 1 Apr 2022 79,266 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and related suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear axle and all related suspension components heavy surface corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2022 79,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and related suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle and all related suspension components heavy surface corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2021 78,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

Fail 8 Mar 2021 78,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 77,533 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 77,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 67,229 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Feb 2018 67,229 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,375 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking round treads

Fail 3 Feb 2017 55,092 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking round treads

Pass 20 Feb 2016 48,101 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 41,784 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 32,833 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 28,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front and offside rear tyre 9 years old

offside rear tyre badly perished on sidewall

recommend geometery alignment due to tyre wear

Pass 3 Jan 2012 23,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2011 19,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jan 2011 19,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 15,647 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 12,721 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 9,547 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 BWF is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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