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BF05 BVH

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,679 mi
Last recorded76,679 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BVH
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 76,679 miles

Both front tyres wearing off badly on edges

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 75,213 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 71,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,showing ageing cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 62,231 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 55,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn off on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2+mm,worn off on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,002 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 47,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,010 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,325 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,892 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 16,119 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 14,645 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 13,074 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 10,812 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 9,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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BF05 BVH is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BF05 BVH, 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 BF05 BVH registered?

BF05 BVH is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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