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YY08 GDE

2008 Chevrolet Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Kalos43,891 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 GDE
MakeChevrolet
ModelKalos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856014 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 85,746 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,649 miles

sill covers fitted unable to do full inspection

Pass 24 Dec 2019 85,641 miles

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))

advise sill covers fitted unable to do full inspection

Fail 18 Dec 2019 85,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from bulk head to rear, times one (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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))

advise sill covers fitted unable to do full inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2018 77,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 67,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 67,511 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 59,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 50,815 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 50,812 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rack gaitor twisted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 45,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 45,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 40,864 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 36,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,258 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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YY08 GDE is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 43,891 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 YY08 GDE, 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 18 years old, this Chevrolet Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY08 GDE is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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