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SM54 WFT

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,006 mi
Last recorded74,006 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 WFT
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 74,006 miles

both front anti roll bar droplinks have slight play

corrosion to underside

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 64,547 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,059 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 39,059 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 30,854 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 28,209 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 25,128 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 22,242 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 19,151 miles

both front tyres near legal limit

Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,650 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 12,928 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 9,937 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 6,929 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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SM54 WFT is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SM54 WFT, 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 SM54 WFT registered?

SM54 WFT is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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