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AV55 LWY

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,114 mi
Last recorded108,114 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 108,114 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 108,114 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front beam image poor due to lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both front lenses poor (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 104,528 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn @outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 104,528 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive blow at front flexible pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn @outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,582 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 98,582 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel pipe and filter fouling on rear axle (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 92,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 92,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 87,757 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 87,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 82,866 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear sidewall perishing

Fail 10 Nov 2017 82,866 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not on windsreen goes over top (8.2.3)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear sidewall perishing

Pass 14 Nov 2016 76,458 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 76,453 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 70,520 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre, unable to test rear seats and belts.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 64,224 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,661 miles

both rear tyres very heavily perished

items removed from drivers view (and dashboard) prior to test

Pass 2 Oct 2012 51,349 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 51,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 46,922 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,006 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,408 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,589 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 LWY is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV55 LWY, 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 LWY is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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