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BK05 JXN

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,776 mi
Last recorded93,776 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 JXN
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 93,776 miles

EML is on.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 93,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

E.M.L on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,162 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 71,619 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 71,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,979 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill guards + splash guards giving limited access to prescribed areas

Fail 11 Aug 2011 59,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,254 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,705 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 38,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,415 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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BK05 JXN is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Red 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 BK05 JXN, 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 BK05 JXN registered?

BK05 JXN is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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