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BJ05 VDM

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,051 mi
Last recorded117,051 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VDM
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 117,051 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)

Oil leak ()

additional brake safety light illuminated on dash

engine light on

Fail 12 Aug 2016 117,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Oil leak ()

additional brake safety light illuminated on dash

engine light on

Pass 20 Aug 2015 108,895 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 108,888 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil sump pan badly corroded and leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,359 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 80,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 31 May 2013 92,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 83,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 83,241 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,021 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 81,021 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 63,614 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,614 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,017 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 29,575 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 VDM is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VDM, 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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BJ05 VDM is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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