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SG05 XKA

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,746 mi
Last recorded44,746 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 XKA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,746 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/r flexi (at rear)the metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r flexi to wheel cylinder the metal (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake warning light on

Fail 30 Jun 2017 44,480 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r flexi (at rear) the metal (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter at rear (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/r flexi (at rear)the metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r flexi to wheel cylinder the metal (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake warning light on

fuel filter inaddaquitly repaired

Pass 2 Jul 2016 30,594 miles

handbrake warning light stays on.

Fail 1 Jul 2016 30,535 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 22,914 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 399,445 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 10,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Jul 2013 10,887 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Mar 2010 10,785 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 9,996 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 7,281 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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SG05 XKA is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG05 XKA, 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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What year was SG05 XKA registered?

SG05 XKA is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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