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AK55 YMG

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,543 mi
Last recorded126,543 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YMG
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2023 126,543 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point /inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component - fuel filter mounting bracket very corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre inner wall ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in tread ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 117,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 117,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 102,929 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 97,286 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

nearside & offside rear sill trims fitted

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust poor in places

fuel filter corrosion

n/s/f anti roll bar link gators perished

rear suspension corrosion in places

slight corrosion to engine sump pan

Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,576 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 83,576 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,296 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,751 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,557 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 42,608 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 35,883 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,883 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2012 28,712 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 28,712 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,603 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 16,457 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 16,457 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 10,272 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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AK55 YMG is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AK55 YMG, 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 YMG is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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