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VX06 RYD

2006 Chevrolet Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,376 mi
Last recorded79,376 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Kalos47,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 RYD
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2025 79,376 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside steering gaiter twisted

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

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

offside rear brake scraping when rotated

Pass 2 Aug 2024 78,164 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 78,162 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 76,869 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 74,749 miles

Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 72,560 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 70,434 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 68,212 miles

Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened both top mtgs some play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front binding slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2018 65,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 62,041 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 62,041 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 58,961 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 58,961 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,196 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 56,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake binding on slightly

n/s/r brake binding on slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,812 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 49,812 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 47,294 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 43,115 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2011 43,115 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,681 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 35,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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VX06 RYD is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX06 RYD, 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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VX06 RYD is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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