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AF06 POJ

2006 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,495 mi
Last recorded78,495 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Kalos47,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 POJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 78,495 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 May 2025 78,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 59,891 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under body corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 51,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 51,743 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 49,078 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 46,856 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 44,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 42,613 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 42,610 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 40,597 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,204 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 38,201 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,679 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,510 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 33,509 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 31,349 miles

all tyres are spliting on the outer tread / wall area (non are deep)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,072 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,593 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,379 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,101 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 22,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,034 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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AF06 POJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 47,268 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF06 POJ, 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 20 years old, this Chevrolet Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF06 POJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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