MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
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
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
engine belt noise
exhaust blow from flexi section
front to rear brake pipes corroding
o/s/f tyre getting low on tread
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
EXHAUST FLEXI CORRODED
N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Kalos?
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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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