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PJ55 MLO

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,637 mi
Last recorded51,637 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 MLO
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,637 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,450 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Aug 2011 35,004 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 30,098 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 30,098 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 24,819 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 24,819 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,188 miles

Nearside 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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PJ55 MLO is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PJ55 MLO, 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 PJ55 MLO registered?

PJ55 MLO is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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