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SE54 BWH

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,097 mi
Last recorded83,097 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 BWH
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 83,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sump corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2017 83,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sump corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 67,860 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CYL (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,038 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 49,227 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 49,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,038 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 45,038 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,775 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,843 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a tear in sidewall not exposing cord

Pass 11 Dec 2008 21,251 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 21,251 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 14,118 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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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SE54 BWH is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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