MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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)
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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AK08 FYM safe to buy?
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