Daewoo Kalos MOT Results

Registered in 2005
44.4% pass rate
from 108 tests in 2021
(30% worse than other 2005 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Daewoo Kalos is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension
    • 15% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 6.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.93% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 5.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.93% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.9% fail on Springs
      • 0.93% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.93% fail on Mounting
      • 0.93% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.93% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.93% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.93% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 4.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.93% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.93% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.93% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.93% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.93% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.93% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.93% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.93% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 7.4% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 7.4% fail on Service brake performance (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.93% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.93% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.93% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.93% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.93% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.93% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.93% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 12% fail on Visibility
    • 6.5% fail on Washers
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on View to rear (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Mirrors (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Transmission
      • 3.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.7% fail on Joints
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Doors
      • 1.9% fail on Driver's door (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Door condition (16 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Chassis
      • 0.93% fail on Chassis condition
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.93% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.93% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.93% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.93% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 11% fail on Steering (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 6.5% fail on Track rod end
    • 4.6% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 4.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.93% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.93% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.93% fail on Condition
  • 0.93% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.93% fail on Registration plates

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