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BJ05 UWV

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,713 mi
Last recorded95,713 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UWV
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 95,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 95,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,565 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 91,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,682 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 85,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,256 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 76,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,956 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger perished/tie clipped

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,901 miles

SRS warning lamp not working.

exhaust rear mounting missing (exhaust supported by plastic tie).

headlamp deflectors have been used to correct right hand beam image kickup.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 45,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

SRS warning lamp not working.

exhaust rear mounting missing (exhaust supported by plastic tie).

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,129 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 36,124 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,717 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 24,213 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,008 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,382 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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BJ05 UWV is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ05 UWV, 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 BJ05 UWV registered?

BJ05 UWV is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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