MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint Flange. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint Flange. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement w/bone (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement w/bone (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres in poor condition
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres in poor condition
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light appears on dashboard.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air bag light appears on dashboard
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Kalos?
Based on 221,978 MOT tests across 15,378 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ55 OAN is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 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 OAN, 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 OAN is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 21 October 2005.
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