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DG06 HYY

2006 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,038 mi
Last recorded63,038 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Kalos47,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 HYY
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 63,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 63,037 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 60,191 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 56,404 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 56,400 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 54,012 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 51,084 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 45,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 45,054 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 37,541 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 37,539 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Road wheel fixing missing All four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 34,111 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 31,204 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front upper (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,602 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,234 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,175 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,879 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,626 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 25,428 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,441 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 18,288 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 18,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,766 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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DG06 HYY is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 47,268 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 DG06 HYY, 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 20 years old, this Chevrolet Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG06 HYY is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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