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BD57 ZJN

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Yellow Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,195 mi
Last recorded100,195 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 ZJN
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 100,195 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r handbrake effort considerably lower than o/s/r requires service/adjustment

Fail 26 Feb 2021 100,195 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r handbrake effort considerably lower than o/s/r requires service/adjustment

Pass 25 Feb 2020 93,188 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 93,024 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear.--- at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 85,061 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 74,568 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,991 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,889 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,774 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 50,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,113 miles

mil lamp stay on

Fail 11 Mar 2014 43,084 miles

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

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

mil lamp stay on

Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,945 miles

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

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

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,638 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 28,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,468 miles

front wiper blades split

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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BD57 ZJN is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Yellow with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BD57 ZJN, 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 BD57 ZJN registered?

BD57 ZJN is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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