2007 Chevrolet Kalos 1.1L Petrol · AP57 SGO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear progression of escalating corrosion and component wear. While it passed the most recent test in October 2025 at 85,294 miles, the tester identified corrosion across all four brake pipes and noted corrosion on the rear sub-frame. This represents a worsening condition compared to the clean record from 2018, suggesting that the structural and fluid-carrying degradation is accelerating despite the low annual mileage. The mileage profile is notably low for a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging only approximately 4,500 miles per year. There is a significant five-year gap between the November 2018 test at 62,732 miles and the October 2023 test at 64,350 miles, during which the car covered fewer than 1,700 miles. This pattern of prolonged inactivity or infrequent use often leads to the degradation of rubber components and the accumulation of corrosion, which aligns with the recurring suspension issues seen in the later records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear sub-frame and suspension points to ensure the corrosion has not progressed to a structural weakness. The history shows persistent issues with front suspension arm bushes, anti-roll bar ball joints, and axle swivel pins which have been flagged repeatedly between 2023 and 2024. Furthermore, the presence of corroded brake pipes covered in grease in the 2025 test indicates an attempt to mask surface rust, necessitating a close inspection of the lines to ensure they are not thinning or prone to failure.