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HW09 FWS

2009 Chevrolet Kalos

Grey Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,879 mi
Last recorded31,879 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Kalos34,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 FWS
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 31,879 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 31,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 30,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 30,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 29,472 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 28,196 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 26,801 miles

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE BEHIND FUEL TANK SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 19 Apr 2021 25,416 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 25,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dipp beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both front not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 24,569 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 231,250 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged locking some times ok on test (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 21,771 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 20,337 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 18,749 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 18,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,552 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 14,101 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 8,264 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 7,176 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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HW09 FWS is a 2009 Chevrolet Kalos in Grey with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 34,647 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 HW09 FWS, 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 17 years old, this Chevrolet Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW09 FWS registered?

HW09 FWS is a 2009 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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