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KF56 VYL

2006 Chevrolet Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,051 mi
Last recorded96,051 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Kalos47,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 VYL
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 96,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 94,062 miles

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

coolant leak , engine

Pass 27 Feb 2023 92,183 miles

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

front exhaust flexi corroded/worn

Pass 18 Feb 2022 90,701 miles

both rear springs heavilly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 89,003 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 89,003 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 87,934 miles

front exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2020 87,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2019 85,030 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 85,030 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 81,606 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 81,606 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 75,848 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 75,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,013 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,858 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,341 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,462 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,318 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 40,365 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,609 miles

Nearside 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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KF56 VYL is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KF56 VYL, 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 KF56 VYL registered?

KF56 VYL is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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