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AK56 YEL

2006 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

63,571 mi
Last recorded63,571 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Kalos47,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YEL
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 63,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust have a small leaks

rear wiper not very good

Pass 7 Nov 2022 59,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front top suspension mount slightly play

Rear wiper not very good

exhaust have a small leaks

Fail 7 Nov 2022 59,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front top suspension mount slightly play

Rear wiper not very good

exhaust have a small leaks

Pass 6 Nov 2021 51,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs not very good

Fail 6 Nov 2021 51,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs not very good

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 46,754 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 43,912 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 43,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,150 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 40,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2018 37,804 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 37,804 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 32,296 miles

Both front tyres cracking

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 32,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres cracking

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 24,663 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 24,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 23,853 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 23,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 22,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 22,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,721 miles

damage to windscreen

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre getting low

small oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 13,474 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 13,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 13,178 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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AK56 YEL is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AK56 YEL, 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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AK56 YEL is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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