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SK05 YPY

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

22,658 mi
Last recorded22,658 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 YPY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 22,658 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 22,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 22,604 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 22,472 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 22,305 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 22,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 22,081 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 22,081 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 21,959 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 21,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 21,803 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 21,660 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 21,425 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 21,425 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,308 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 21,306 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 21,163 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,892 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 20,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,955 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,314 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,517 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,858 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 16,773 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 16,772 miles

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

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

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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SK05 YPY is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SK05 YPY, 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 SK05 YPY registered?

SK05 YPY is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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