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BF08 BXL

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,021 mi
Last recorded76,021 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 BXL
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 69,211 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,654 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)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jun 2014 66,111 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Fail 30 May 2014 66,108 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine warning light on

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 60,897 miles

engine light is on

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre is getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,787 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,919 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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BF08 BXL is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BF08 BXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 BXL registered?

BF08 BXL is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is BF08 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 BXL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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