2005 Chevrolet Kalos 1.4L Petrol · AV55 PCU
2005 Chevrolet Kalos (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 95,715 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET KALOS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV55 PCU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/09/2023
- 95,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV55 PCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Chevrolet Kalos (AV55 PCU) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 2nd nut fitted on top of captive nut suggesting replacement may”; “Emissions unable to be completed eml on, engine revved up erratically and misfired so I aborted the emissions test (8.2.”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AV55 PCU Mileage History
- 02/09/202286,208 mi
- 14/09/202395,715 mi+9,507 mi
Average of roughly 9,215 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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