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BD08 NJX

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Grey Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,018 mi
Last recorded116,018 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 NJX
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 116,018 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 108,188 miles

Noise from rear brakes

Offside Rear brake slight bind

oil leak on engine

slight blow from front flexi joint exhaust

Fail 13 May 2017 108,188 miles

Noise from rear brakes

Offside Rear brake slight bind

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

oil leak on engine

slight blow from front flexi joint exhaust

Pass 17 May 2016 92,655 miles

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 12 May 2016 92,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

N/S/R tyre cracking

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 5 May 2015 76,988 miles

N/S/F brake slight fluctuation.. N/S/R brake slight fluctuation.. O/S/F drop link slight play

Fail 5 May 2015 76,988 miles

N/S/F brake slight fluctuation.. N/S/R brake slight fluctuation.. O/S/F drop link slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 62,485 miles

Both rear tyres and n/s/r tyre low (2-3mm)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 62,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both rear tyres and n/s/r tyre low (2-3mm)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 48,803 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 48,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 15 May 2012 33,305 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 19,052 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 NJX is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Grey 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 NJX, 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 NJX registered?

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

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