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BD08 NJV

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,240 mi
Last recorded47,240 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 NJV
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,240 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2018 47,240 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 46,463 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 46,463 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,355 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Jun 2015 36,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 28,152 miles

o/s rear tyre tread perished

Pass 7 May 2013 19,416 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 16,813 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,635 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 NJV is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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