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AF05 VJV

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,004 mi
Last recorded48,004 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VJV
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

high level stop light partially inoperative

rear tyres perishing + worn blocky on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,544 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 44,544 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,645 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,143 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 36,136 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,554 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,923 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 24,923 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,932 miles

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 VJV is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VJV, 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 AF05 VJV registered?

AF05 VJV is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is AF05 VJV safe to buy?

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