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BJ55 OAN

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

81,554 mi
Last recorded81,554 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OAN
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 81,554 miles

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))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 81,554 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 80,193 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 79,351 miles

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))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 79,351 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 77,423 miles

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))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 77,423 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 75,455 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,638 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 74,631 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 71,572 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 71,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 71,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 67,842 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 67,842 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,442 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,015 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 46,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,542 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,034 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2012 33,034 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,120 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 24,120 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,757 miles

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.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 10,283 miles

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

air bag light appears on dashboard

Pass 2 Oct 2008 2,596 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 2,595 miles

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.

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 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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