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BD05 EPE

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,170 mi
Last recorded72,170 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 EPE
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,170 miles

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

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,357 miles

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

OSR Tyre punctured on very edge of tyre

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 64,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

OSR Tyre punctured on very edge of tyre

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 55,936 miles

N/S/R + O/S/R tyres cracked and perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear quarter has damage

Fail 7 Oct 2014 55,935 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

N/S/R + O/S/R tyres cracked and perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear quarter has damage

Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,507 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 47,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,625 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 42,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,552 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 29,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,667 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,857 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 18,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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BD05 EPE is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD05 EPE, 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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BD05 EPE is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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