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AK56 YEV

2006 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,765 mi
Last recorded69,765 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Kalos47,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YEV
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 69,765 miles

NSR TYRE: HAS A FLAT SPOT IN TREAD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

SLIGHT BIND IN NSF BRAKE - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

SLIGHT BIND IN OSF BRAKE - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Fail 1 May 2018 69,763 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NSR TYRE: HAS A FLAT SPOT IN TREAD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

SLIGHT BIND IN NSF BRAKE - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

SLIGHT BIND IN OSF BRAKE - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Pass 5 May 2017 61,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn and perished, inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 61,609 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed loose and rubbing on shock absorber (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn and perished, inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,490 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on the inside edge

Nearside Front wheel tight to rotate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 53,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre low on the inside edge

Nearside Front wheel tight to rotate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,922 miles

damage to o/s/f abs ring

Fail 20 Apr 2015 48,901 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

damage to o/s/f abs ring

Pass 2 May 2014 44,218 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 39,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,939 miles

BOTH FRONT X N/S/R TYRES 3MM

Pass 5 May 2011 26,003 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 18,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YEV is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YEV, 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 YEV is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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