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BF05 BVO

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,909 mi
Last recorded68,909 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BVO
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 68,909 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 64,200 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,656 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 56,184 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 56,168 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 May 2011 51,765 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 45,974 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 45,974 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,976 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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BF05 BVO is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 BVO registered?

BF05 BVO is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BF05 BVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 BVO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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