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AJ55 VWL

2006 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,309 mi
Last recorded78,309 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Kalos47,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VWL
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2021 78,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear swing arm prescribed area 'holed' (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear swing arm prescribed area 'holed' (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre dated 2002 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 74,810 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2020 74,810 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroded

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 69,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2019 69,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 60,499 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 54,205 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Fail 21 Aug 2017 54,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,351 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 39,145 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre rear seat belt not tested as child seat fitted in nearside rear seat is obstructing 1 of 2 buckles for the centre seat belt

nearside front tyre cracking within tyre tread

Fail 1 Apr 2014 34,989 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre rear seat belt not tested as child seat fitted in nearside rear seat is obstructing 1 of 2 buckles for the centre seat belt

engine malfuction indicator lamp illuminated

nearside front tyre cracking within tyre tread

Pass 5 Feb 2013 28,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,120 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,560 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2010 17,536 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 17,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2009 11,922 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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AJ55 VWL is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 47,268 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 AJ55 VWL, 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 20 years old, this Chevrolet Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ55 VWL is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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