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AK08 FYV

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,277 mi
Last recorded82,277 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FYV
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2024 82,277 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing seat belt catch missing! (7.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch ! (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to rear end of offside front to rear ,corrosion to front end of nearside front to rear,and offside front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

corrosion to nearside outer body sill

corrosion to rear suspension

nearside front ABS sensor wire insecure

nearside front fog lamp not working

no rubber on rear wiper blade

offside steering rack boot twisted

Pass 15 Aug 2023 65,253 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 65,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 62,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,980 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 59,980 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 57,672 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 57,551 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 54,168 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 50,238 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 46,083 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 46,082 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 42,102 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,347 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,759 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,766 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,569 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 10,210 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 FYV is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FYV, 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 FYV registered?

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

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