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BJ55 LCG

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,464 mi
Last recorded107,464 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 LCG
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 107,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 104,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 100,187 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 93,859 miles

n/s & o/s/f headlamps outer lens slightly stained

under covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2017 93,859 miles

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

n/s & o/s/f headlamps outer lens slightly stained

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,145 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 87,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,123 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,142 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,647 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 65,148 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 59,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

outer sills covered

sump corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

outer sills covered

sump corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs worn

Pass 17 Oct 2009 41,752 miles

front discs worn/front pads are new

Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,133 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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BJ55 LCG is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ55 LCG, 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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BJ55 LCG is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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