Daewoo Kalos MOT Results

Registered in 2004
48.6% pass rate
from 654 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Daewoo Kalos is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (44% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 12% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Ball joint (75% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.92% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.92% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.76% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.61% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.61% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.31% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.46% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.15% fail on Mounting
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.92% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.46% fail on Horn
      • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.8% fail on Service brake performance (96% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.61% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt
          • 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 5.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.15% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.15% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.46% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
  • 12% fail on Visibility (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Wipers
    • 5.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.76% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on View to rear
      • 0.61% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.9% fail on Spark ignition (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.61% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.15% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.15% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.15% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.46% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 8.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.7% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.46% fail on Hose (23 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pipe
      • 0.15% fail on System
    • 0.61% fail on Body
      • 0.46% fail on Other body component
      • 0.31% fail on Panel
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
  • 8.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Seat belts (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
      • 0.46% fail on Requirements (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Airbags
      • 0.31% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 7.0% fail on Steering (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Drag link end
    • 2.1% fail on Steering gear (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Steering rack (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Power steering
      • 0.31% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.15% fail on Pump
    • 0.31% fail on Steering play
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.46% fail on Size/type
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plates

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