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AO08 XWA

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,847 mi
Last recorded78,847 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XWA
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2023 78,847 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both offside front to rears towards front above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear towards rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside head lamp lens cloudy

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts close to being excessive (1.2.1 (f))

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 70,993 miles

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

Oil Leak

Wipers Starting To Smear

Pass 1 Feb 2021 64,295 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 60,159 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 60,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 55,021 miles

front and rear brakes need attention

Pass 26 Jan 2018 49,742 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 43,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 37,193 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight front brake bind

Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,987 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 29,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 26,155 miles

front discs starting to corrode

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2012 22,760 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 18,073 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 18,073 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 XWA is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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