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BJ55 LCT

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,946 mi
Last recorded72,946 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,946 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 72,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 2 Sep 2013 59,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 30 Aug 2012 51,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre ageing/cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,840 miles

Nearside rear tyre ageing/cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,684 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 35,362 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,222 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,064 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 21,064 miles

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

Offside 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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BJ55 LCT is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ55 LCT, 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 BJ55 LCT registered?

BJ55 LCT is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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