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BF55 WUW

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,410 mi
Last recorded90,410 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WUW
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 90,410 miles

Brake repair wet but no leak found time of test

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear shocker cover insecure

Oil leak Bad ()

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

some underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2017 90,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damage showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked

Offside Rear shocker cover insecure

Oil leak Bad ()

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

some underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,806 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 87,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

CHILD SEATS FITTED

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,823 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,975 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,012 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,978 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMIT AND BADLY WORN ON EDGES

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

Fail 2 Sep 2011 75,975 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMIT AND BADLY WORN ON EDGES

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

Pass 7 Aug 2010 62,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 50,943 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 39,071 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 39,071 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WUW is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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