Chevrolet Kalos MOT Results

Registered in 2006
44.9% pass rate
from 1,146 tests in 2021
(28% worse than other 2006 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Kalos is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (38% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.087% fail on Suspension arm
    • 7.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 4.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.087% fail on Linkage
      • 0.087% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.70% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.70% fail on Springs (86% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Coil springs (86% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Coil spring (86% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.52% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.17% fail on Axles
      • 0.17% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.087% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.087% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.087% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 22% fail on Brakes (81% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (80% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 10% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 9.0% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.087% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.79% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt
          • 0.70% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.087% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 8.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.96% fail on Brake pads (53% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Brake linings
    • 0.44% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.44% fail on Lever
    • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.35% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.35% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Hand lever
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.52% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.87% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
    • 0.61% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.087% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.087% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.087% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.087% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Visibility (88% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Washers (91% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Wipers (81% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Mirrors (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.35% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.35% fail on Windscreen
  • 11% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Power steering
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
      • 0.087% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Steering play
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Transmission
      • 4.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.1% fail on Joints
        • 0.087% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.087% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.087% fail on Joints
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.087% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.35% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Tank
      • 0.17% fail on System (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Hose
    • 0.87% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Seats
      • 0.35% fail on Passenger's seat (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
    • 0.087% fail on Cabs
      • 0.087% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 7.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.1% fail on Spark ignition (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition (87% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.087% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.52% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.44% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.087% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 7.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Seat belts (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Condition
      • 0.17% fail on Requirements
    • 0.26% fail on Airbags (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Drivers airbag (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.26% fail on Size/type
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment

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