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AB08 WFW

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,344 mi
Last recorded110,344 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 WFW
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 110,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside

cracking to rear tyres

Fail 9 Jan 2023 110,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside

cracking to rear tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2022 109,962 miles

wheel trims

Pass 2 Oct 2020 109,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 106,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 106,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2016 94,502 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 94,208 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

head lamps have been adjusted

Pass 20 Jun 2015 79,455 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 79,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,823 miles

n/s headlamp aim poor

corrosion front brake discs

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,473 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,191 miles

headlights on low limits

slight corrosion exhaust

slight damage nearside front tyre

slight deteriation both front lower arm rear bushes

suspect front brake pads are getting low

Fail 30 Jun 2012 41,166 miles

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

headlights on low limits

slight corrosion exhaust

slight damage nearside front tyre

slight deteriation both front lower arm rear bushes

suspect front brake pads are getting low

Pass 2 Jul 2011 33,542 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 WFW is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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