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SE54 CEJ

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,958 mi
Last recorded65,958 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,958 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 56,977 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 48,442 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 48,440 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 48,382 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall but not down to cords

o/s/r tyre has some cracking on the outer sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,210 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 39,206 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,501 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 31,492 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 25,552 miles

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jan 2010 25,552 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Dec 2008 17,985 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 14,948 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 14,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 CEJ is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Red 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 CEJ, 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 CEJ is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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