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BD08 LNR

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,302 mi
Last recorded66,302 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 LNR
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 66,302 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 60,534 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 60,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 53,779 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 53,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 47,547 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2016 47,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 43,196 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 May 2015 43,195 miles

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2014 36,358 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 36,357 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 29,955 miles

n.s.r. tyre wall worn

Pass 21 May 2012 24,048 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

noise from front suspension poss u clamp bushes ??

Fail 23 May 2011 18,467 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 18,467 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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BD08 LNR is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BD08 LNR, 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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BD08 LNR is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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