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AO05 VNZ

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,843 mi
Last recorded56,843 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VNZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 56,843 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 54,512 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 49,787 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 49,766 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 48,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 48,068 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre outer sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 45,599 miles

All tyres cracking/deteriorating

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2018 45,530 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

All tyres cracking/deteriorating

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 42,143 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 40,062 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 40,062 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 37,564 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,902 miles

light pershing to offside rear and nearside front tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,128 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,697 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,795 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,341 miles

slight oil leak from offside d/shaft oil seal

Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,929 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,894 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 VNZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?

AO05 VNZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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