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BF55 HKL

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,525 mi
Last recorded112,525 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HKL
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2021 112,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 107,583 miles

Fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 101,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases carried out temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 96,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 90,137 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 84,139 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filter corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 77,031 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,477 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,938 miles

Engine managment light on and metalic rattle from engine

Pass 8 Aug 2011 53,285 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 53,285 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,637 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,470 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,498 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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BF55 HKL is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BF55 HKL, 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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BF55 HKL is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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