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AK06 XZF

2006 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,963 mi
Last recorded82,963 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Kalos47,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 XZF
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 82,963 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2021 82,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure clips come off (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

rear inner and outer sills corroded

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,762 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 66,999 miles

Front Lower SUSPENSION ARMS ARE RUSTING

Front Lower SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Fail 1 May 2019 66,999 miles

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

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

Front Lower SUSPENSION ARMS ARE RUSTING

Front Lower SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Pass 3 May 2018 57,304 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 8 May 2017 50,531 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyre wear uneven

offside front brake noisy

Pass 9 May 2016 42,750 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 38,332 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 38,332 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 36,018 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 33,342 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 31,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 29,145 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 26,431 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 15,640 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 XZF is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK06 XZF, 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 XZF is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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