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AO08 KXP

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,473 mi
Last recorded55,473 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KXP
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 55,473 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 55,455 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 55,360 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 55,345 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside mirror missing

Pass 23 Jul 2021
Pass 29 Jul 2020 54,946 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 54,938 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,388 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 53,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 52,677 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 50,733 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 49,589 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear n/s tyre close to 2mm

Fail 28 Apr 2014 47,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing unevenly

rear n/s tyre close to 2mm

Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,186 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 44,186 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 36,854 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,854 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 30,220 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AO08 KXP is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 43,891 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 AO08 KXP, 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 18 years old, this Chevrolet Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO08 KXP registered?

AO08 KXP is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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