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AV06 FVB

2006 Chevrolet Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,779 mi
Last recorded106,779 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Kalos47,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 FVB
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 106,779 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 106,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 106,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 104,490 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 104,490 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 103,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 103,260 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 100,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 100,889 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 99,074 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect sipping oil ( need replacing) (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from rocker cover . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear and middle seat.( object left on the seat belt) ()

tailgate is not opening but it is secure .

Pass 18 Feb 2020 97,688 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 97,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 94,943 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

Fail 18 Feb 2019 94,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2018 92,198 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 92,198 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brakes binding (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front steering rack boot twisted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 89,461 miles

Offside Front A.B.S ring cracked

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 89,461 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front A.B.S ring cracked

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,205 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 80,209 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2013 73,377 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 66,249 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 66,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,955 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,870 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,473 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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AV06 FVB is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 47,268 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 AV06 FVB, 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 20 years old, this Chevrolet Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV06 FVB is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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