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WJ54 FLD

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,485 mi
Last recorded71,485 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 FLD
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,485 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Fail 20 Oct 2021 71,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 30 Nov 2020 66,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 66,203 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 63,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 63,534 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 62,228 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 61,211 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 61,211 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 May 2016 57,755 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 51,394 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)

Fail 14 May 2015 51,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 22 May 2014 45,571 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 May 2013 39,988 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cambelt?

eml on?

Fail 31 May 2012 34,877 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml on

Pass 31 May 2012 34,877 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,501 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 18,825 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 12,314 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 5,774 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 5,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WJ54 FLD is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ54 FLD, 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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WJ54 FLD is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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