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AK55 YMY

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,896 mi
Last recorded80,896 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YMY
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,896 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 80,896 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,402 miles

reverse light not working

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Oct 2019 74,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle starting to corrode

reverse light not working

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Oct 2018 69,104 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Sep 2017 64,116 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorating

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Oct 2016 60,204 miles

Nearside Front lower rearward bush splitting

Fail 7 Oct 2016 60,204 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front lower rearward bush splitting

Pass 10 Oct 2015 55,349 miles

drivers seat belt stalk damaged but secure and functional

front number plate is cracked but readable

small nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2015 55,349 miles

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

drivers seat belt stalk damaged but secure and functional

front number plate is cracked but readable

small nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2014 49,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 3 Oct 2014 49,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 2 Oct 2013 44,304 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,304 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 40,579 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,153 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 36,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 30,289 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 30,289 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,971 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 19,626 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 YMY is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMY, 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 YMY is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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