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WJ06 WYP

2006 Chevrolet Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,419 mi
Last recorded91,419 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Kalos47,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 WYP
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 91,419 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 83,549 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 79,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 79,006 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 73,469 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,390 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 64,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 62,367 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,645 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 60,630 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,224 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front exhaust deteriorated slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2012 58,224 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust deteriorated slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,271 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,375 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 33,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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WJ06 WYP is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ06 WYP, 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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What year was WJ06 WYP registered?

WJ06 WYP is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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