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OY08 UEU

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,916 mi
Last recorded78,916 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 UEU
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 78,916 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear under vehicle near securing clip (3.6.B.2c)

steel fuel pipe corroded under car

Fail 2 Nov 2017 78,838 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear under vehicle near securing clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steel fuel pipe corroded under car

Pass 3 Nov 2016 72,393 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 72,316 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 63,040 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,370 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 39,686 miles

front exhaust flexy section deterioraring

Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,912 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2011 23,461 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 23,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 222,286 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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OY08 UEU is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OY08 UEU, 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 OY08 UEU registered?

OY08 UEU is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is OY08 UEU safe to buy?

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