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AP57 SFY

2007 Chevrolet Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,478 mi
Last recorded35,478 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Kalos46,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 SFY
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 35,478 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper corner loose

Nearside Front Shocker top mount worn

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 35,436 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper corner loose

Nearside Front Shocker top mount worn

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 28,753 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust flexible joint is deteriorating

n/s/f track rod end dust cover is perishing slightly

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush is splitting

o/s/f track rod end dust cover is perishing slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2021 25,520 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 25,518 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 24,916 miles

Nearside Rear has slight damage too tread

Pass 29 Oct 2019 24,489 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 24,486 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 23,763 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 23,060 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 23,060 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 22,287 miles

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED SPLIT.

Fail 25 Oct 2016 22,279 miles

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

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED SPLIT.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 21,259 miles

Offside WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 21,259 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 19,572 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 19,557 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 18,757 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 17,986 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 16,996 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 15,623 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 15,556 miles

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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AP57 SFY is a 2007 Chevrolet Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AP57 SFY, 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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AP57 SFY is a 2007 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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