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OY07 VLB

2007 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,711 mi
Last recorded75,711 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Kalos46,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 VLB
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 75,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking onto exhaust manifold ADVISE REPAIRING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter insecure

headlamps slightly cloudy

Pass 22 Sep 2023 72,899 miles

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

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

headlamps slightly cloudy

Pass 5 Oct 2022 69,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective The lens is hazy and the projected beam image is weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective The lens is hazy and the projected beam image is weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The inner edge is worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 69,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective The lens is hazy and the projected beam image is weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective The lens is hazy and the projected beam image is weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The inner edge is worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 66,251 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 66,250 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 63,726 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides,n/s/f and o/s/f,front and rear bushes,may require to attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords few small cut on inner and center (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play may require to attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has badly tears on inner sidewall and outer has tears and perished,may require to attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front head light slight persihed

underside fuel filter slight loose,may require to attention soon

Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,699 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 54,368 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,204 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 50,204 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,013 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 152,789 miles

eml light on

Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 17,774 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 12,926 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 10,677 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 8,474 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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OY07 VLB is a 2007 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OY07 VLB, 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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What year was OY07 VLB registered?

OY07 VLB is a 2007 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for OY07 VLB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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