Daewoo Kalos MOT Results

Registered in 2003
39.0% pass rate
from 423 tests in 2021
(33% worse than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Daewoo Kalos is unusually good or bad.

  • 30% fail on Suspension (78% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 14% fail on Suspension arms (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.5% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Ball joint (93% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (86% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage
    • 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.71% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.71% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.71% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.47% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.24% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.24% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.24% fail on Axles
      • 0.24% fail on Axle
  • 22% fail on Brakes (57% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (60% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 10% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 9.7% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.71% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt
          • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 6.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 5.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.71% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.71% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Cable
    • 0.47% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.47% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.24% fail on Brake fluid
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 9.9% fail on Headlamps (88% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.5% fail on Headlamp (98% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 4.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Side repeaters
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.95% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Switch
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.71% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (16 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.71% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.47% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.47% fail on Position lamp
  • 16% fail on Visibility (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Washers (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Wipers (91% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.24% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission
      • 3.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.1% fail on Joints
    • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Doors
      • 0.47% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition
      • 0.47% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition
    • 0.71% fail on Chassis
      • 0.47% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.24% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.71% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Hose
      • 0.24% fail on Pipe
      • 0.24% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.71% fail on Body
      • 0.24% fail on Body condition
      • 0.24% fail on Panel
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component
    • 0.71% fail on Cabs (12 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Prescribed areas (13 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Seats
      • 0.47% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (91% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 9.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.95% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.95% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.71% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Other leaks
  • 11% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
      • 0.24% fail on Requirements
  • 6.4% fail on Steering
    • 4.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
    • 0.71% fail on Power steering
      • 0.47% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.24% fail on Other components
    • 0.24% fail on Steering play
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.47% fail on Size/type
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Condition

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