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KF55 WVG

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,487 mi
Last recorded84,487 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 WVG
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,487 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 67,169 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 70,018 miles

Noise from gearbox

both rear axle bushes splitting

front brake pads getting low on n/s

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

water pump leaking

Fail 20 Dec 2013 70,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Noise from gearbox

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear axle bushes splitting

front brake pads getting low on n/s

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

water pump leaking

Pass 24 Dec 2012 66,169 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 66,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

headlamp aim not tested

Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,075 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 60,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,655 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,901 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,278 miles

Offside Rear 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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KF55 WVG is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KF55 WVG, 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 KF55 WVG registered?

KF55 WVG is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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