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AO05 JSZ

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,522 mi
Last recorded73,522 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 JSZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 May 2023 73,522 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 May 2022

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

outer sills corroded , covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2021 69,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 May 2021 69,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2020 68,142 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 May 2020 68,142 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 66,305 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 63,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 19 May 2017 61,206 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2017 61,206 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 58,680 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 54,349 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 49,367 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 45,718 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 40,609 miles

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

rear tyres starting to crack and deteriate

Pass 17 May 2012 40,609 miles

rear tyres starting to crack and deteriate

Pass 19 May 2011 36,179 miles

rear tyres starting to crack and deteriate

Pass 19 May 2010 32,441 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2009 28,889 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,739 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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AO05 JSZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AO05 JSZ, 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 AO05 JSZ registered?

AO05 JSZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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