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AK55 YMU

2006 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,637 mi
Last recorded53,637 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Kalos47,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YMU
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2019 53,637 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,596 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 51,061 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 49,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 46,450 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 43,793 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 43,791 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 41,076 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear axle body bush seperating

offside front wiper blade split

rear brake effort out of balance

Fail 29 May 2013 41,076 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear axle body bush seperating

offside front wiper blade split

rear brake effort out of balance

Pass 8 May 2012 38,546 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 36,079 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 36,077 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,492 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,772 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,460 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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AK55 YMU is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AK55 YMU, 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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What year was AK55 YMU registered?

AK55 YMU is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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