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VE54 ZKF

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,220 mi
Last recorded60,220 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 ZKF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 60,220 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 60,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 59,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 57,786 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 56,320 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 56,320 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 55,009 miles

slight front brake imbalance, nearside effort lower

Pass 8 Jan 2021 53,731 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 53,730 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 52,503 miles

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

reverse lamp not working, pre 01/09/09 vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2019 50,872 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light not working, pre 01/09/2009 vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2019 50,872 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light not working, pre 01/09/2009 vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2018 49,213 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,543 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 47,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear word (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 45,243 miles

slight rear brake imbalance, offside effort lower

Pass 15 Jan 2015 43,240 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 38,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 34,298 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 29,869 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,645 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,136 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 17,019 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 12,482 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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VE54 ZKF is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZKF, 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 ZKF registered?

VE54 ZKF is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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