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AO55 LSC

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,179 mi
Last recorded48,179 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LSC
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 48,179 miles

n/s/f brake binding

Fail 1 Sep 2025 48,178 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill end and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 13 Sep 2024 47,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked/perished, but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamp lens deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2024 47,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked/perished, but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2023 47,604 miles

Front Both front suspension top mounts have slight play.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing faster than OS & brake stiff to rotate. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished/cracking, but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated worn/loose fit at inner diameter. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked/perished, but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear & NS front to rear pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 47,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Both front suspension top mounts have slight play.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing faster than OS & brake stiff to rotate. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished/cracking, but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated worn/loose fit at inner diameter. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked/perished, but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear & NS front to rear pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 47,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroding

light misting of oil n/s/f shock

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Fail 20 Sep 2022 47,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroding

light misting of oil n/s/f shock

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,699 miles

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 7 Sep 2020 46,359 miles

all brake pipes corroding

all tyres perishing n/s/f worst

Fail 7 Sep 2020 46,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint,rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

all brake pipes corroding

all tyres perishing n/s/f worst

Pass 11 Sep 2019 46,125 miles

all brake pipes corroding

both headlamp lens deteriorating

exhaust blow from rear joint, joint is badly corroded, lambda is high on emissions test

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge, perishing with tread damage

rear tyres perishing, small cuts to tread stones in them

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 5 Sep 2019 46,119 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

all brake pipes corroding

both headlamp lens deteriorating

exhaust blow from rear joint, joint is badly corroded, lambda is high on emissions test

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge, perishing with tread damage

rear tyres perishing, small cuts to tread stones in them

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2018 45,768 miles

front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

light corrosion to all brake pipes

n/s/r outer sill corroding

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

tread damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2017 45,568 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r outer sill corroding

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

tread damage to n/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2017 45,562 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

battery weak

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r outer sill corroding

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

tread damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,036 miles

both front control arm bushes have slight play.

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

both side repeaters slightly white.

front pads 4mm and front discs slightly corroded on inner faces.

rear tyres starting to perish.

slight play inner rack joints.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 43,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front control arm bushes have slight play.

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

both side repeaters slightly white.

front pads 4mm and front discs slightly corroded on inner faces.

rear tyres starting to perish.

slight play inner rack joints.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 38,378 miles

Engine auxiliary drive belt cracked.

Nearside Front Upper suspension attachment has slight movement when vehicle raised

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv joint gaiter leaking grease slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear number plate lamp bulb required tap to operate.

Rear wiper smearing

Pass 11 Sep 2014 32,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,707 miles

n/s/f wiper split at end

n/s/r tyre perishing and starting to split between sidewall and tread

Pass 11 Sep 2010 17,858 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 14,085 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 9,564 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 LSC is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO55 LSC, 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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AO55 LSC is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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