Chevrolet Kalos MOT Results
Registered in 200856.7% pass rate
from 1,997 tests in 2017
(17% worse than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Kalos is unusually good or bad.
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18% fail on
Suspension
(34% worse than other 2008 cars)
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10% fail on
Suspension arms
(3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 9.8% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Condition
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6.4% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(120% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Linkage condition
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1.5% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.5% fail on Condition
- 1.4% fail on Front suspension joints (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Drive shafts
(47% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
(46% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Constant velocity joints (48% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Drive shafts
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1.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
(46% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.40% fail on Condition
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0.35% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.30% fail on Component mounting (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Spring mounting
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0.25% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.15% fail on Front
- 0.10% fail on Rear
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0.20% fail on
Bonded suspension
(8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Condition (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.15% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.10% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.10% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.050% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.050% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.050% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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10% fail on
Suspension arms
(3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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16% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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5.2% fail on
Position lamps
- 5.0% fail on Front lamps
- 0.10% fail on All position lamps
- 0.10% fail on Rear lamps (91% better than other 2008 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp (37% better than other 2008 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp
- 2.2% fail on Stop lamp (45% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.1% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.65% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.30% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.050% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.050% fail on Tell tales
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1.1% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.70% fail on Battery (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.45% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.15% fail on Tell tale (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Horn
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0.050% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.050% fail on Lamp
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5.2% fail on
Position lamps
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15% fail on
Brakes
(93% worse than other 2008 cars)
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6.7% fail on
Brake performance
(88% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Rear wheels (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Front wheels (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance (68% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.10% fail on Brake operation
- 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 5.0% fail on ABS (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(170% worse than other 2008 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Components
(190% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Pipes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Hoses
- 0.050% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.20% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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3.5% fail on
Components
(190% worse than other 2008 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Hub components
- 2.0% fail on Brake pads
- 0.40% fail on Brake discs
- 0.10% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.050% fail on Wheel cylinder
- 0.50% fail on Restricted movement (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.35% fail on Condition
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6.7% fail on
Brake performance
(88% worse than other 2008 cars)
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9.3% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(60% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Wipers (87% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Washers
- 0.95% fail on Mirrors (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Windscreen
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6.8% fail on
Tyres
- 3.7% fail on Tread depth
- 3.4% fail on Condition
- 0.15% fail on Size/type
- 0.10% fail on Valve stem
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6.2% fail on
Steering
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Steering system
(3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Ball joint
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0.050% fail on
Free play
- 0.050% fail on Steering rack
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0.10% fail on
Power steering
- 0.050% fail on Operation
- 0.050% fail on Pipes and hoses
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6.1% fail on
Steering system
(3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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4.3% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(49% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.8% fail on Emissions (73% worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.80% fail on
Fuel system
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.45% fail on System (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Pipe (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Hose (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Tank
- 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
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2.0% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(120% worse than other 2008 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Seat belts
(200% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Condition
- 0.35% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Requirements (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Attachment (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.80% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.75% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.050% fail on Drivers airbag
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1.2% fail on
Seat belts
(200% worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.25% fail on Body condition
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0.15% fail on
Doors
- 0.10% fail on Passengers other
- 0.050% fail on Drivers
- 0.050% fail on Passengers front
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0.10% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.10% fail on Chassis
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0.050% fail on
Load security
- 0.050% fail on Tailgate
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0.45% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.45% fail on Registration plate
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0.30% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.15% fail on Condition
- 0.15% fail on Attachment