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AP07 JGY

2007 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,907 mi
Last recorded92,907 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Kalos46,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 JGY
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 May 2021 92,907 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 88,005 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower gearbox bolt missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,710 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 80,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,200 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 75,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,174 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 56,481 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre has flat spot

Fail 17 Mar 2016 56,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre has flat spot

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,099 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

Fail 17 Mar 2015 51,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,875 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,612 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,421 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,266 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,048 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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AP07 JGY is a 2007 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 Chevrolet Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 46,292 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 AP07 JGY, 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 19 years old, this Chevrolet Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP07 JGY is a 2007 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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