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AP54 TYF

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,310 mi
Last recorded80,310 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 TYF
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2020 80,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,203 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 71,202 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,053 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 36,915 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 36,915 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,987 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs slight lip

Fail 6 Jun 2011 32,987 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,041 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 12,981 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 11,868 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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AP54 TYF is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AP54 TYF, 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 AP54 TYF registered?

AP54 TYF is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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