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AE54 ZCV

2005 Chevrolet Malibu

Maroon Petrol 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,879 mi
Last recorded170,879 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Malibu58,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ZCV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMalibu
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,189cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 170,879 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 170,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 158,986 miles

all four tyres worn very low on the edges

Pass 12 Nov 2012 150,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 150,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear fog light not very bright

Pass 31 Oct 2011 135,547 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 135,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 125,411 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 125,409 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 ZCV is a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu in Maroon with a 2,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZCV, 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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What year was AE54 ZCV registered?

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

Is AE54 ZCV safe to buy?

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