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WA03 CHJ

2003 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,798 mi
Last recorded111,798 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 CHJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 111,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 111,798 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 106,461 miles

Both front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N s f and o s f (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 106,461 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N s f and o s f (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 103,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 103,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 99,164 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear also starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 92,335 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on approx 2.5mm and wearing low on outer edges of the tread

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 92,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on approx 2.5mm and wearing low on outer edges of the tread

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 80,155 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 80,154 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 76,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 69,836 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

front brake discs slightly corroded around edges

front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,194 miles

brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,899 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,665 miles

All 4 tyres getting low on tread

Fail 25 Nov 2008 48,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,800 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,726 miles

Slight movement in front top struts

Fail 21 Nov 2007 38,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Slight movement in front top struts

Fail 24 Nov 2006 32,244 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,244 miles

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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WA03 CHJ is a 2003 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WA03 CHJ, 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 23 years old, this Chevrolet Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA03 CHJ is a 2003 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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