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AV55 PCU

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,715 mi
Last recorded95,715 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 PCU
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2023 95,715 miles

Emissions unable to be completed eml on, engine revved up erratically and misfired so I aborted the emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 2nd nut fitted on top of captive nut suggesting replacement may but troublesome (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bad engine oil leak

Exhaust deteriorated and starting to leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sills covered and look corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 86,208 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 80,226 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S/F and N/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 80,226 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S/F and N/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 75,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system flexy deteriorating

Fail 2 Sep 2020 75,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system flexy deteriorating

Pass 6 Apr 2019 65,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,975 miles

Offside Rear tyre BADLY PERISHING.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BADLY PERISHING/SPLITTING. (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT BADLY PERISHING, AND BALD INNER EDGES. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 49,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BADLY SPLITTING/PERSISHING EXPOSING CORDS. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BADLY PERISHING/SPLITTING. (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT BADLY PERISHING, AND BALD INNER EDGES. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,192 miles

Advise both rear tyres starting to show signs of aging, small cracks.

Advise nearside rear tyre slightly deflated.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2015 40,192 miles

Advise both rear tyres starting to show signs of aging, small cracks.

Advise nearside rear tyre slightly deflated.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,670 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,864 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 31,742 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 31,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes worn will need checking

Pass 29 Sep 2010 29,595 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres unevenly worn

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 29 Sep 2010 29,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres unevenly worn

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,836 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,949 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 PCU is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PCU, 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 PCU is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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