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SE54 BZT

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,435 mi
Last recorded110,435 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 BZT
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 110,435 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 110,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

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

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

underbody and brake pipes coated in mud

Pass 7 Aug 2014 103,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 30 Jul 2014 103,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2013 98,336 miles

EML light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

airbag light inoperative

different size tyres fitted front to rear

engine oil leak around cambelt area

nearside front brake binding slightly and pads getting low

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2013 98,325 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

airbag light inoperative

different size tyres fitted front to rear

engine oil leak around cambelt area

nearside front brake binding slightly and pads getting low

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2012 93,020 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 92,997 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 83,146 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 83,146 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 78,703 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,438 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 68,206 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 68,206 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 BZT is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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