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AK56 YFD

2006 Chevrolet Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,070 mi
Last recorded97,070 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Kalos47,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YFD
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2023 97,070 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 83,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 75,502 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 73,737 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 73,735 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 71,244 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 66,504 miles

Front Brakes slight judder

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

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

Offside Front Cv boot slight leak of grease

Offside Front Drop link slight play

Slight oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2018 66,504 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Wires broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes slight judder

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

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

Offside Front Cv boot slight leak of grease

Offside Front Drop link slight play

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,834 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 53,834 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 47,325 miles

Nearside Front uneven tread wear on nearside front tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 42,690 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,690 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,847 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 20,936 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 12,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 10,444 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 YFD is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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