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NK05 LBZ

2005 Chevrolet Colorado

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,832 mi
Last recorded143,832 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado91,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 LBZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelColorado
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 143,832 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 137,814 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 135,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes below ABS unit showing signs of corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 135,277 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes below ABS unit showing signs of corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 129,047 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 129,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Tail pipe missing. (7.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded 3x under bonnet. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 124,963 miles

Front propshaft joint at transfer box has slight play in the universal joint

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 May 2016 124,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven Nearside brake lagging behind offside on application (3.7.B.2)

Front propshaft joint at transfer box has slight play in the universal joint

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 114,053 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 109,141 miles

Exhaust hanger almost fractured, but adequately supported elsewhere

Fail 16 Apr 2014 109,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust hanger almost fractured, but adequately supported elsewhere

Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,825 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 95,825 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,442 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Transmission oil leaking from gearbox oil pan

Fail 19 Apr 2012 93,442 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Transmission oil leaking from gearbox oil pan

Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 68,486 miles

Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Upper brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,486 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 52,207 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,857 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Colorado?

Based on 798 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,898
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 31
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
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NK05 LBZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Chevrolet Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 91,298 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 Colorado fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK05 LBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Colorado typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Chevrolet Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK05 LBZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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