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AO05 VNP

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

105,007 mi
Last recorded105,007 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VNP
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 105,007 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side rear sills

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

both side front outer cv boot worn

rear service brake weak

Fail 14 Aug 2023 105,007 miles

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side rear sills

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

both side front outer cv boot worn

rear service brake weak

Pass 1 Jun 2022 103,086 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both side outer cv boot slight worn

rear service brake weak

Fail 1 Jun 2022 103,086 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both side outer cv boot slight worn

rear service brake weak

Pass 1 Jun 2021 102,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

nearside front mirror slight damage

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2020 98,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front side mirror slight damage

oil leak around engine bay

Fail 2 Jun 2020 98,443 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front side mirror slight damage

oil leak around engine bay

Pass 3 Jun 2019 95,946 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 95,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2018 86,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 82,498 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2016 77,203 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 77,203 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 70,811 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 70,806 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 64,184 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 58,948 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 58,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,217 miles

os headlamp has no beam image on dip beam

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jun 2010 34,343 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 34,343 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 23,313 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 23,313 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 12,618 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 VNP is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AO05 VNP, 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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AO05 VNP is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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