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AK08 FYU

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,840 mi
Last recorded86,840 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FYU
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 86,840 miles

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

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

sills covered

Fail 23 Apr 2022 86,833 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

sills covered

Pass 10 Dec 2020 84,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

sills covered

Pass 23 Dec 2019 64,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 63,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 57,287 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,214 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 52,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and bald on outer edge but no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 52,044 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged leaking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places on inner 185/60r14 82h (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and bald on outer edge but no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,697 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres on inner edge have raised/lowered shoulder blocks and/or irregular wearing. 185/60R14H

Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,408 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 36,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,797 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,343 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,216 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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AK08 FYU is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AK08 FYU, 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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AK08 FYU is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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