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AK06 XYU

2006 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,287 mi
Last recorded84,287 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Kalos47,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 XYU
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

nearside non obligatory mirror missing

offside rear tyre cracked along the treads

Fail 26 Jan 2018 84,421 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

nearside non obligatory mirror missing

offside rear tyre cracked along the treads

Pass 3 Feb 2017 77,340 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view missing (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 31 Jan 2017 77,330 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view missing (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,527 miles

Childseat fitted nsf

Clutch bite point very high

Osf brake pipe corroding

Osf shock absorber weaping

Osf tyre on 3mm and edges worn

Slight bind osf brake

Fail 29 Jan 2016 70,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Childseat fitted nsf

Clutch bite point very high

Osf brake pipe corroding

Osf shock absorber weaping

Osf tyre on 3mm and edges worn

Slight bind osf brake

Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf tyre wearing edge

osr brake hanging on slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2015 63,419 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf tyre wearing edge

osr brake hanging on slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2014 56,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre edgeware

offside rear tyre perished/ cracking

Fail 24 Jan 2014 56,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre edgeware

offside rear tyre perished/ cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,557 miles

both rear tyres wearing

Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,810 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,206 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,394 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,384 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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AK06 XYU is a 2006 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 2006 Chevrolet Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 47,268 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 AK06 XYU, 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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AK06 XYU is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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