2008 Chevrolet Kalos 1.4L Petrol · YR08 XBC
2008 Chevrolet Kalos (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 76,529 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET KALOS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR08 XBC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/10/2025
- 76,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (51 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 XBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Chevrolet Kalos (YR08 XBC) between March 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (51 issues), Suspension (29 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 91 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
YR08 XBC Mileage History
- 29/03/20119,287 mi
- 29/03/201213,296 mi+4,009 mi
- 25/03/201316,819 mi+3,523 mi
- 28/03/201420,668 mi+3,849 mi
- 23/03/201523,796 mi+3,128 mi
- 23/03/201627,319 mi+3,523 mi
- 23/03/201731,201 mi+3,882 mi
- 26/03/201834,628 mi+3,427 mi
- 27/03/201834,628 mi
- 25/03/201937,312 mi+2,684 mi
- 23/10/202038,871 mi+1,559 mi
- 20/10/202145,548 mi+6,677 mi
- 20/10/202145,548 mi
- 03/10/202254,740 mi+9,192 mi
- 17/10/202254,740 mi
- 23/10/202363,037 mi+8,297 mi
- 24/10/202363,037 mi
- 23/10/202469,973 mi+6,936 mi
- 29/10/202469,973 mi
- 28/10/202576,529 mi+6,556 mi
Average of roughly 4,611 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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