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WG54 NOU

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,162 mi
Last recorded52,162 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 NOU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 52,162 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,788 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 50,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 50,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bearing seizing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam shows signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2019 48,591 miles

Front number plate shows de-lamination

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 48,588 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front number plate shows de-lamination

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,329 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth outer egde

sump corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2018 46,329 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth outer egde

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

sump corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 44,066 miles

ENGINE SUMP VERY CORRODED

GEAR LINKAGE WORN

Nearside Front TYRWE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 3 Feb 2017 44,065 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure SPLIT ? (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

ENGINE SUMP VERY CORRODED

GEAR LINKAGE WORN

Nearside Front TYRWE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 21 Jan 2016 40,779 miles

EML warning lamp on

Fail 20 Jan 2016 40,767 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EML warning lamp on

offside rear wheel bearing not tested

Pass 29 Dec 2014 38,429 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,978 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 31,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

slight bind from offside rear brake not detected on RBT

Pass 7 Jan 2012 28,548 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 23,252 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 19,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,349 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,708 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 13,484 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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WG54 NOU is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG54 NOU, 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 WG54 NOU registered?

WG54 NOU is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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