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BD08 NJZ

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Grey Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

122,585 mi
Last recorded122,585 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2022 122,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sill have trims fitted covering sills for inspection

engine induction pipe split

Pass 17 Mar 2021 122,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 122,585 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier missing clamp (4.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf lower arm rear bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions osf tyre fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail nsf drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 112,854 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 112,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 101,523 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 90,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 90,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam image due to dimly lit bulb (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam image due to dimly lit bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,072 miles

front lower arm rear mounting bushes are starting to de-bond

rear exhaust joint poor and leaking slightly

Fail 20 Oct 2016 72,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f and n/s/r tyres are split on inner sidewalls to cord (4.1.D.1b)

front lower arm rear mounting bushes are starting to de-bond

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres are starting to split on inner sidewalls

rear exhaust joint poor and leaking slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2016 72,059 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Oct 2015 61,249 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,151 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 58,148 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,151 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 45,151 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,004 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 32,004 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 22,125 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 NJZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Grey with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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