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WA05 BYX

2005 Chevrolet Luv

Beige Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,300 mi
Last recorded103,300 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Luv90,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 BYX
MakeChevrolet
ModelLuv
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 May 2018 103,300 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 90,393 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 89,857 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported flexible pipe mounting bracket (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,655 miles

vehicle chassis is getting very rusted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 76,411 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (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 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

airbag light on

nearside rear lamp lens damaged, not affecting light output

offside rear lamp lens damaged, not affecting light output

some brake pipes are heavily greased

spare wheel and tyre in poor condition

Fail 25 Mar 2015 66,542 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (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 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

airbag light on

nearside rear lamp lens damaged, not affecting light output

offside rear lamp lens damaged, not affecting light output

some brake pipes are heavily greased

spare wheel and tyre in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,325 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,783 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,959 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 52,763 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,667 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 40,475 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,475 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,988 miles

both rear lamps cracked but not impaired

Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,367 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 26,367 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Luv?

Based on 2,731 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,206
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 133
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 114
Brake pipe excessively corroded 102
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68
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WA05 BYX is a 2005 Chevrolet Luv in Beige with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Chevrolet Luv models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 90,744 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 Luv fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA05 BYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Luv typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Chevrolet Luv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA05 BYX is a 2005 Chevrolet Luv, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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