BF55 HKG

2005 CHEVROLET — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
CHEVROLET
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 27 May 2022
Last recorded mileage
12,043 mi

AI verdict AVOID 34/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Chevrolet has 20 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 12,043 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' and 'Untaxed', making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The vehicle shows very low usage, averaging only 3,110 miles per year, with a significant 4-year gap (2019-2021) and a 3-year gap (2020-2021) in MOT records.

Things to check

  • Dangerous sill defect (MAJOR) recorded on 2022-11-01 — structural integrity compromised.
  • Dangerous headlamp defect (MAJOR) recorded on 2022-11-01 — safety-critical.
  • Dangerous handbrake defect (MAJOR) recorded on 2022-11-01 — critical safety system.
  • Dangerous brake hose defect (MAJOR) recorded on 2022-11-01 — safety-critical.

Working in its favour

  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering — readings are consistent.
  • The vehicle has been consistently registered and maintained since 2005.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) — requires separate verification.
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers — requires separate verification.

Mileage history

May 2008: 12,043 mi FAILMay 2008: 12,046 mi PASSApr 2009: 17,623 mi PASSApr 2010: 23,878 mi PASSApr 2011: 30,277 mi PASSApr 2012: 35,663 mi FAILApr 2012: 35,664 mi PASSApr 2013: 39,290 mi PASSApr 2014: 43,213 mi PASSApr 2015: 47,534 mi PASSSep 2015: 48,906 mi PASSOct 2016: 49,395 mi FAILOct 2016: 49,395 mi PASSNov 2017: 50,009 mi FAILJan 2018: 50,115 mi PASSApr 2019: 51,634 mi FAILMay 2019: 51,678 mi PASSMay 2021: 54,166 mi FAILMay 2021: 54,169 mi PASSNov 2022: 55,510 mi FAIL56k34k12kMay 2008Nov 2022

MOT test history — 13/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2008 FAIL 12,043 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
May 2008 PASS 12,046 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 PASS 17,623 mi None recorded
Apr 2010 PASS 23,878 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 PASS 30,277 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 FAIL 35,663 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2012 PASS 35,664 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 PASS 39,290 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 PASS 43,213 mi None recorded
Apr 2015 PASS 47,534 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 PASS 48,906 mi
ADVISORY nearside front tyre worn down to 2.5mm
ADVISORY offside rear tyre worn down to 2mm
Oct 2016 FAIL 49,395 mi
PRS Registration plate lamp not working Put new bulb in (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Under side corrosion in places
ADVISORY Front anti roll bar bushers cracking
ADVISORY Near side front shocker as slight play in top bush
ADVISORY Near side rear wheel as slight bind
ADVISORY Both front head lights are distorted
Oct 2016 PASS 49,395 mi
ADVISORY Under side corrosion in places
ADVISORY Front anti roll bar bushers cracking
ADVISORY Near side front shocker as slight play in top bush
ADVISORY Near side rear wheel as slight bind
ADVISORY Both front head lights are distorted
Nov 2017 FAIL 50,009 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre is close to wear indicators
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
FAIL Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2018 PASS 50,115 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Apr 2019 FAIL 51,634 mi
MAJOR Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY sills corroded
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
May 2019 PASS 51,678 mi
ADVISORY sills corroded
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
May 2021 FAIL 54,166 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front track control arm center bush splitting
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY exhaust center section split/blowing
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 53% imbalance across the axle (1.2.1 (d))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
May 2021 PASS 54,169 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front track control arm center bush splitting
ADVISORY exhaust center section split/blowing
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre not fitted in accordance with tyre sidewall instruction.
Nov 2022 FAIL 55,510 mi
DANGEROUS Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
MAJOR Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all through vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
ADVISORY Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF55 HKG, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.