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AK55 HXS

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,679 mi
Last recorded72,679 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HXS
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 72,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Fail 29 Mar 2017 72,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,657 miles

exhaust system is deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2016 67,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges +perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

coolant leak

mil lamp on

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,400 miles

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

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

engine management light stays on

oil leak on engine

Fail 26 Feb 2014 53,476 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,476 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,732 miles

both front tyres edges worn

engine management light stays on

Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,756 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,651 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,122 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

possible tracking nearside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,663 miles

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

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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AK55 HXS is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK55 HXS, 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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AK55 HXS is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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