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AP08 SWZ

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,393 mi
Last recorded66,393 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 SWZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 66,393 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 66,365 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,001 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 59,496 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 55,910 miles

front exhaust flexi leaking slightly

front tyres close to limit

Fail 27 Jun 2014 50,439 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,439 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 41,204 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,748 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 26,479 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 26,479 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AP08 SWZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP08 SWZ, 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 AP08 SWZ registered?

AP08 SWZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AP08 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 SWZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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