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GK06 WKG

2006 Chevrolet Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,263 mi
Last recorded137,263 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Kalos47,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 WKG
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 137,263 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 137,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 125,883 miles

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 17 Mar 2017 125,862 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 8 Mar 2016 120,695 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment O/S N/S (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush O/S N/S (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 113,441 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 104,393 miles

offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Fail 26 Feb 2014 104,363 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 16 Mar 2013 94,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 84,622 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 84,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 69,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside outer sill damaged

offside front seat belt buckle has slight movement

Pass 26 Feb 2011 69,709 miles

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

nearside outer sill damaged

offside front seat belt buckle has slight movement

Pass 27 Feb 2010 56,010 miles

o/s/fdront tyre down to 2.5mm approx

some accident damage to n/s sill

Pass 28 Feb 2009 40,897 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear light cluster cracked

slight coolant leak from water pump area

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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GK06 WKG is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GK06 WKG, 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 GK06 WKG registered?

GK06 WKG is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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