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BK55 YMA

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,868 mi
Last recorded45,868 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 YMA
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 45,868 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 45,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 43,876 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 43,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 41,136 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 41,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 39,960 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 38,717 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 38,717 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,353 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 37,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 36,024 miles

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

engine light on dash

n/s/f tyre sidewall worn

rear exhaust flange slight corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,759 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 21 Jan 2013 33,200 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,671 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 28,315 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,246 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,290 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 17,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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BK55 YMA is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK55 YMA, 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 BK55 YMA registered?

BK55 YMA is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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