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AO08 VGY

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,561 mi
Last recorded92,561 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VGY
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 92,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2020 92,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,552 miles

front discs worn

front exhaust pipe blow

oil leak

play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,928 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Above flexi pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Near oil filter. ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,592 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 65,953 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 65,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush - out of arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,088 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,520 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brakes binding

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,423 miles

nearside rear shock leaked borderline pass/fail

offside front tyre 2mm

sump heavily corroded in places

Fail 29 Apr 2013 48,424 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear shock leaked borderline pass/fail

offside front tyre 2mm

sump heavily corroded in places

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,648 miles

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

osr tyre splitting on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,943 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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AO08 VGY is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VGY, 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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AO08 VGY is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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