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BJ55 LCY

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,671 mi
Last recorded116,671 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 LCY
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 116,671 miles

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

emmisions not tested due to oil leak

o/s front streeing has slight play combi. of balljoint and arm

no oil in engine and oil leak.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 116,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

emmisions not tested due to oil leak

o/s front streeing has slight play combi. of balljoint and arm

no oil in engine and oil leak.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 103,052 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 92,559 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 92,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 80,668 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 80,607 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,598 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 56,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,686 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 47,422 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,946 miles

front wishbone bushes slightly split o/s and n/s

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 LCY is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue 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 BJ55 LCY, 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 LCY is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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