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AE54 YDL

2005 Chevrolet Malibu

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,145 mi
Last recorded73,145 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Malibu58,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 YDL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMalibu
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering rack mounting bushes showing slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,748 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 62,748 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 62,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,618 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 53,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 43,314 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

slight play in steering rack & pinion

Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,314 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack & pinion

Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,092 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 36,092 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Malibu?

Based on 535 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,760
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) incorrect colour 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Direction indicator incorrect colour 13
fog lamp missing 13
Stop lamp not working 10
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AE54 YDL is a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Chevrolet Malibu models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 58,398 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 Chevrolet Malibu fails its MOT is position lamp(s) incorrect colour, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 YDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AE54 YDL is a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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