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AV55 LWZ

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,148 mi
Last recorded82,148 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 LWZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 82,148 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 81,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,978 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 73,978 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 60,073 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all four tyres perished on side walls

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,460 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 14 Apr 2014 47,457 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 18 Apr 2013 43,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,574 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,294 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

n/s/r brake light bind

visable rust on exhaust front flex pipe

Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,121 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,753 miles

1/ o/s front tyre near legal limits 2/ front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,858 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,362 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 LWZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWZ, 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 AV55 LWZ registered?

AV55 LWZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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