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AK57 SHJ

2007 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,497 mi
Last recorded49,497 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Kalos46,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 SHJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 49,497 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 37,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres perished and slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2016 37,482 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres perished and slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2015 31,545 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 27,025 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 31 Jul 2014 27,025 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 13 Jul 2013 22,972 miles

All Tyres Slightly Perished

Pass 13 Jul 2012 20,705 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,635 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall damage

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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AK57 SHJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Chevrolet Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 46,292 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 AK57 SHJ, 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 19 years old, this Chevrolet Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK57 SHJ registered?

AK57 SHJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is AK57 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 SHJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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