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AF05 VJM

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,544 mi
Last recorded79,544 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VJM
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 79,544 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 79,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 76,035 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Dec 2016 72,408 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front rack end has some play

Fail 15 Dec 2016 72,408 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front rack end has some play

Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,536 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 21 Dec 2015 68,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 Dec 2014 64,319 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 64,319 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 60,975 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 60,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 55,522 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 48,202 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,333 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,281 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,775 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

Pass 19 Feb 2009 39,350 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 31,201 miles

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

Nearside front tyre on 2mm tread depth,offside front on 2.5mm.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,201 miles

Nearside front tyre on 2mm tread depth,offside front on 2.5mm.

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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AF05 VJM is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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 AF05 VJM, 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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AF05 VJM is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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