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BD08 LNU

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,134 mi
Last recorded66,134 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 LNU
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,134 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s to hubs (3.6.B.2c)

winter tyres fitted on rear axle

Fail 5 Apr 2018 66,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front pipe flexy (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s to hubs (3.6.B.2c)

winter tyres fitted on rear axle

Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,424 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 60,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 53,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 53,980 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,111 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 49,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edge(s)

Pass 20 May 2014 39,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 26,146 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 26,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2012 19,852 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 15,434 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 LNU is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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