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VE54 ZJY

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,056 mi
Last recorded88,056 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 ZJY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,056 miles

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

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

engine sump slight oil leek

Fail 16 Apr 2015 88,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine sump slight oil leek

Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,525 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 80,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,887 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,674 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,706 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 58,706 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,657 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 40,161 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

split to n/s/f and rear wiper blades

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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VE54 ZJY is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc 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 VE54 ZJY, 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 VE54 ZJY registered?

VE54 ZJY is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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