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AO55 LRV

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,788 mi
Last recorded68,788 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LRV
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 68,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 68,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 61,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 46,663 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 39,220 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 35,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 34,112 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 34,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 31,763 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 31,763 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 26,119 miles

Slight binding o/s/r brake.

Pass 5 May 2016 24,777 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,413 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 23,412 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 21,162 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 21,162 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,572 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 19,483 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,457 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,703 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 12,375 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,463 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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AO55 LRV is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO55 LRV, 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 AO55 LRV registered?

AO55 LRV is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AO55 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 LRV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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