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AO08 XWK

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,572 mi
Last recorded112,572 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XWK
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 112,572 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 109,969 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 109,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 106,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 104,534 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 96,866 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 89,067 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 88,945 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 May 2017 81,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 81,588 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2016 73,625 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 73,489 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 66,105 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 66,103 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 58,692 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 49,172 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 37,258 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 25,084 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 XWK is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

AO08 XWK is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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