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AD05 RFE

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,333 mi
Last recorded85,333 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 RFE
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 85,333 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 85,033 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 81,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear seat belts not inspected because of customers items on the seat

Pass 23 Feb 2021 65,457 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 65,457 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 64,119 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion underneath car

Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,073 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,728 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 55,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 55,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 60 14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,180 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,210 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,002 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,652 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 23 Jul 2012 38,652 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,174 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 34,138 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,642 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

aftermarket grill fitted between rear luggage compartment and seats causing some disfunction to nearside rear and centre seat belt operation

front number plate semi detached from mounting

Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,106 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 20,831 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 20,831 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Kalos?

Based on 221,978 MOT tests across 15,378 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
4,584
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
15,378
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,912
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 5,314
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,228
position lamp(s) not working 4,054
brake binding 3,580
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AD05 RFE is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Chevrolet Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 49,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Kalos fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD05 RFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Kalos typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Chevrolet Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD05 RFE registered?

AD05 RFE is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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