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SE54 BWY

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,658 mi
Last recorded58,658 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,658 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 58,390 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Additional braking device insecure ABS WIRE (3.6.I.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,732 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 49,732 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,727 miles

O/S/F TYRE BOLD ON THE OUTSIDE

Fail 9 Apr 2015 43,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre to be replace soon

Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,721 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 35,651 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,050 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)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 29,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,911 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 24,911 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear

Pass 29 Mar 2010 21,132 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 21,132 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 16,689 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 11,639 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 BWY is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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