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Chevrolet Kalos

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,399 cc

LR08 ZBUMOT history

LR08 ZBU is a black petrol Chevrolet Kalos first used on 15 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2024
Mileage
93,396 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 ZBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Kalos
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2024
Latest MOT test
15 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 ZBU was last recorded at 93,396 miles on 15 May 2024, 1,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,758 miles · 15 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,638 miles
Average per year
4,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,396 miles
  • 2023 – 91,758 miles
  • 2022 – 90,510 miles
  • 2021 – 88,748 miles
  • 2018 – 84,223 miles
  • 2017 – 82,671 miles
  • 2016 – 75,071 miles
  • 2015 – 68,950 miles
  • 2013 – 52,958 miles
  • 2012 – 45,387 miles
  • 2011 – 35,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail93,396 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Corrosion forming on offside outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail93,396 miles (+1,638)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,396 miles
    Test number
    331376115079
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,758 miles (+1,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,758 miles
    Test number
    993740340014
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass90,510 miles (+1,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    90,510 miles
    Test number
    854230635024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass88,748 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    88,748 miles
    Test number
    425912601800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    765433937076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    989909835345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    636580289353
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass84,223 miles (+1,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,223 miles
    Test number
    852627256104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass82,671 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,671 miles
    Test number
    936854484728
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on offside outer sill

  10. Fail82,667 miles (+7,596)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,667 miles
    Test number
    777566645708
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on offside outer sill

  11. Pass75,071 miles (+6,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,071 miles
    Test number
    191711707998
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre is cracking on the side wall

  12. Pass68,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,950 miles
    Test number
    889726525158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,950 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,950 miles
    Test number
    117156025158
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. FailMileage not read1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    118537124103
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnable to read mileage

  15. PassMileage not read4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    266567324478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnable to read mileage

  16. Pass52,958 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,958 miles
    Test number
    628865313154
    • NoteFront discs rusty
    • NoteFront pads wearing low
    • NoteOff side rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteRear wiper split

  17. Fail52,958 miles (+7,571)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,958 miles
    Test number
    217835113450
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs rusty
    • NoteFront pads wearing low
    • NoteOff side rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteRear wiper split

  18. Pass45,387 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,387 miles
    Test number
    726847132198
    • NoteFront flexy exhaust in poor condision
    • NoteOff side rear tyre on legal limit

  19. Fail45,387 miles (+9,792)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,387 miles
    Test number
    679287432174
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront flexy exhaust in poor condision
    • NoteOff side rear tyre on legal limit

  20. Pass35,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,595 miles
    Test number
    959174641101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,594 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,594 miles
    Test number
    279014241406
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about LR08 ZBU

Does LR08 ZBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 ZBU expired on 18 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 ZBU?
The MOT on LR08 ZBU expired on 18 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 ZBU done?
LR08 ZBU was recorded at 93,396 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 4,454 miles a year.
Has LR08 ZBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 ZBU has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 ZBU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 ZBU find?
LR08 ZBU failed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside rear lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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