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GL56 VKP

2007 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,771 mi
Last recorded83,771 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Kalos46,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 VKP
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2023 83,771 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 65,603 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 65,370 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps cloudy, patterns still visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,057 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy, patterns still visible (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,709 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front foggy - patterns still visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 63,921 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 62,741 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT FAULT WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT BUT WAS OK AT THE TIME OF TEST

both front wipers smear

front brake pads about 70% worn

Fail 21 Sep 2016 62,741 miles

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

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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wipers smear

front brake pads about 70% worn

Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,867 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre out of shape on tread

Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,017 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,597 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,945 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,984 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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GL56 VKP is a 2007 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2007 Chevrolet Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 46,292 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 GL56 VKP, 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 19 years old, this Chevrolet Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL56 VKP is a 2007 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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