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AU05 YBM

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,268 mi
Last recorded102,268 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YBM
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 102,268 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 102,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 98,494 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 98,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

em lamp on

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,518 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,821 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 75,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,257 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 54,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,432 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,382 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,505 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 38,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,062 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,889 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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AU05 YBM is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU05 YBM, 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 AU05 YBM registered?

AU05 YBM is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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