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AB08 WFV

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,707 mi
Last recorded50,707 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 WFV
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2025 50,707 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 44,802 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 38,071 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 38,071 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 32,327 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 28,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 28,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 27,518 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 27,518 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 26,162 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 25,483 miles

Nearside Rear low effort needs adjusting

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 2 Jul 2018 25,483 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear low effort needs adjusting

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 2 Jun 2017 24,795 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 24,226 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,287 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 22,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jun 2013 21,636 miles

n/s/rear tyre is worn low on the inside edge

Pass 22 May 2012 20,824 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,676 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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AB08 WFV is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 43,891 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 Kalos fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 WFV, 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 18 years old, this Chevrolet Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AB08 WFV registered?

AB08 WFV is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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