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MK55 VJY

2005 Chevrolet Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,488 mi
Last recorded93,488 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Kalos49,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 VJY
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 93,488 miles

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

Offside Rear cracking

gearbox leaking oil from offside front driveshaft

Fail 13 Oct 2015 93,478 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear cracking

gearbox leaking oil from offside front driveshaft

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,977 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 65,088 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside front tyre scrubbed on outer shoulder

Fail 9 Oct 2013 65,088 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside front tyre scrubbed on outer shoulder

Fail 9 Oct 2012 47,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,717 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,307 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 34,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,331 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,627 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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MK55 VJY is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc 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 MK55 VJY, 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 MK55 VJY registered?

MK55 VJY is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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