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RJ05 HVU

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,954 mi
Last recorded91,954 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 HVU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 91,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 81,039 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 78,856 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 78,856 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,070 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s&N/S (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 73,070 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s&N/S (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 64,344 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,984 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,275 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,027 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,602 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,632 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,966 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,574 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 21,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,634 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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RJ05 HVU is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RJ05 HVU, 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 RJ05 HVU registered?

RJ05 HVU is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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