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BD08 NJK

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,711 mi
Last recorded76,711 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 76,711 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 76,502 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 76,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 76,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 75,903 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 73,027 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 72,136 miles

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

n/side wiper blade loose

Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,256 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 67,256 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 56,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 51,593 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 43,697 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 34,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 34,805 miles

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

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 NJK is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BD08 NJK, 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 NJK is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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