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BD08 NJN

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,667 mi
Last recorded42,667 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 42,667 miles

Back axle corroded

Fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 42,258 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 41,885 miles

Exhaust leaking slighty

Fuel lines showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 29 Sep 2021 41,630 miles

front exhaust flexy splitting

fuel filter corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2021 41,626 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexy splitting

fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,896 miles

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

Front exhaust slightly blowing

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust flexey slight blow

Fail 6 Sep 2019 38,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

front exhaust flexey slight blow

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 37,118 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes unbonding

Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 35,565 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy. (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,910 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 27,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Oct 2013 25,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 25,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 22,736 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 20,464 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 NJN is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NJN, 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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What year was BD08 NJN registered?

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

Is BD08 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 NJN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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