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AO08 VHA

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,662 mi
Last recorded90,662 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VHA
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 90,662 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 84,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sill damaged.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 84,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sill damaged.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 78,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 78,996 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 65,000 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 65,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 51,615 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 51,600 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also bald on outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,836 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 38,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 35,579 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 35,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2015 31,735 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

front brake disc's and pads worn

power steering pipes starting to corrode

rear brakes binding lightly

rear tyres low and light tread damage

Fail 2 May 2015 31,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

front brake disc's and pads worn

power steering pipes starting to corrode

rear brakes binding lightly

rear tyres low and light tread damage

Pass 8 May 2014 27,223 miles

engine belt noise

exhaust blow from flexi section

front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Fail 8 May 2014 27,223 miles

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

exhaust blow from flexi section

engine belt noise

front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 8 May 2013 23,217 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 18,789 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL

Pass 16 May 2011 14,441 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 VHA 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 60%.

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 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 AO08 VHA, 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 VHA is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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