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AK08 FYM

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,278 mi
Last recorded81,278 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FYM
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 81,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2017 73,012 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2017 73,012 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 May 2016 66,507 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2015 59,039 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 31 May 2015 59,039 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 May 2014 51,122 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 43,959 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 43,890 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,943 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 35,943 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,535 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AK08 FYM is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AK08 FYM, 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 AK08 FYM registered?

AK08 FYM is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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