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BF55 WUY

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,068 mi
Last recorded84,068 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 84,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 84,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 17 Nov 2014 76,577 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,685 miles

engine oil sump corroded.

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 60,379 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

airbag light on

Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,866 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 52,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2010 45,401 miles

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

both front wiper blades worn

Fail 26 Jun 2010 45,401 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades worn

Fail 6 Jul 2009 29,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,810 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,077 miles

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

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 WUY is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WUY, 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 BF55 WUY registered?

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

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