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AV55 FFJ

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,166 mi
Last recorded94,166 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 FFJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 94,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 94,112 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 75,336 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 75,336 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 49,218 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 45,026 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 39,807 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 39,136 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,407 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 35,407 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view fit new glass (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on fues (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 32,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 30,010 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 30,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre has minor damage to outer wall

Pass 25 Oct 2013 28,459 miles

O/S front tyre deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2013 28,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S front tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,592 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 22,365 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,617 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,816 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,502 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 18,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,876 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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AV55 FFJ is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Silver 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 AV55 FFJ, 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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AV55 FFJ is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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