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BK05 RCU

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,511 mi
Last recorded105,511 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 RCU
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,511 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2017 92,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 92,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml on

o/s/f tyre low tread on edges

unable to open tailgate

Pass 21 Jan 2016 74,779 miles

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

damage to o/s/f tyre wall

n/s/f tyre low tread on edges

Fail 21 Jan 2016 74,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

damage to o/s/f tyre wall

n/s/f tyre low tread on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2015 57,730 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 57,730 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,164 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 45,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Feb 2013 42,789 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nsf inner rack end has play

osf tyre outer edge worn

Fail 4 Feb 2013 42,789 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nsf inner rack end has play

osf tyre outer edge worn

Pass 31 Jan 2012 38,848 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

fuel tank dented but no leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,502 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 35,501 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,682 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,540 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,641 miles

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

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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BK05 RCU is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK05 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

BK05 RCU is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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