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AU05 YBN

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,397 mi
Last recorded155,397 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YBN
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 155,397 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 155,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 151,297 miles

engine light on

Fail 21 Jul 2014 151,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 23 Jul 2013 140,371 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 140,371 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 130,530 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ENGINE MANAGEMNT LIGHT ON

Pass 19 Jul 2011 111,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 110,913 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 93,319 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,818 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyre abnormal wear?(rear shoks)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 57,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyre abnormal wear?(rear shoks)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,186 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 YBN is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YBN, 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 YBN registered?

AU05 YBN is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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