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AO06 NZU

2006 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,007 mi
Last recorded144,007 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Kalos47,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 NZU
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 144,007 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 140,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 135,263 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 129,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 122,279 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 114,162 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 100,118 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fluffing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

both front headlight lenses slight deteriation

Fail 12 Apr 2019 100,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fluffing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

both front headlight lenses slight deteriation

Pass 13 Apr 2018 90,332 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 90,332 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,846 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,151 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 70,140 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,399 miles

nsf steering rack end float

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 61,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf steering rack end float

Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,173 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 51,173 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,971 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2013 44,971 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,683 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 22,719 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,107 miles

Front tyres edges scrubbing

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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AO06 NZU is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AO06 NZU, 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 AO06 NZU registered?

AO06 NZU is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is AO06 NZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 NZU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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