Chevrolet Kalos MOT Results

Registered in 2007
48.2% pass rate
from 1,750 tests in 2021
(25% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Kalos is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 9.8% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.057% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 5.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.51% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.51% fail on Macpherson strut (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.057% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.40% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.34% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.17% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.057% fail on Axles
      • 0.057% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.057% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint
  • 19% fail on Brakes (73% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Brake performance (70% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 6.9% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (59% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance (64% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.057% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.057% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.057% fail on Lever
    • 0.63% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.63% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.057% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.057% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.057% fail on Other components
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.9% fail on Headlamps (92% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Headlamp (98% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.97% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.57% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.97% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.74% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
      • 0.057% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (76% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.057% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.057% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Visibility (64% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Wipers (89% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Washers (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Bonnet (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on View to rear
      • 0.46% fail on Mirrors (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
  • 9.9% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Operation
    • 0.17% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
      • 0.057% fail on Rams
    • 0.057% fail on Steering play
      • 0.057% fail on Steering rack
  • 7.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.7% fail on Transmission
      • 2.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.6% fail on Joints
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.057% fail on Tank
    • 0.23% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.057% fail on Panel
    • 0.17% fail on Doors
      • 0.057% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.057% fail on Hinge
      • 0.057% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition
      • 0.057% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition
    • 0.057% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.057% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.8% fail on Spark ignition (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (86% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.91% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.34% fail on Compression ignition (75% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.57% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.57% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Condition
      • 0.46% fail on Requirements (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Airbags
      • 0.057% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition

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