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Chevrolet Kalos reliability by build year

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We've only got 932 MOT tests for Chevrolet Kaloses built around 2008 (17 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Chevrolet Kalos built around 2008: about average at the MOT

Chevrolet Kaloses built around 2008 fail their MOT a little more often than similar cars the same age. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

37% of MOT tests on Chevrolet Kaloses built around 2008 ended in a fail (retests included), against 33% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Chevrolet Kaloses built around 2008 involves the suspension.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Chevrolet Kalos's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Over the last three years, fail rates fell, then rose again. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Kalos's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Kalos T200 (Daewoo Kalos)

T200 (Daewoo Kalos) (2005-2008)

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37.5% fail rate, built around 2008 (17 years old)

Likely between 34.4% and 40.6%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.2%)

From 932 MOT tests at this ageView details →

By age

Chevrolet Kalos fail rate by age

This chart combines every Chevrolet Kalos ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
19238.0%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
93237.5%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
73536.5%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
58736.8%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
21933.3%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 16 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 17-year-old Chevrolet Kaloses

These issues come from 17-year-old Chevrolet Kaloses, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    33.8%
    Advisory: 370Fail: 134 (27% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    22.0%
    Advisory: 295Fail: 38 (11% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    21.7%
    Advisory: 258Fail: 25 (9% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    19.6%
    Advisory: 182Fail: 8 (4% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    15.1%
    Advisory: 180Fail: 26 (13% of the times it was found)

Based on 932 MOT tests on 17-year-old Chevrolet Kaloses, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 17-year-old Chevrolet Kaloses notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension40%
  2. Lighting + Suspension31%
  3. Suspension + Tyres30%
  4. Brakes + Lighting29%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 663 MOT tests on Chevrolet Kalos cars built around 2008 (17 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Chevrolet Kalos.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Chevrolet Kalos name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Nissan Micra

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    30.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.9%
    Dangerous
    5.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    Lower fail rate: 30.5%, against 37.4% for the Chevrolet Kalos, both built around 2008.

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    17,936 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  2. 2

    Daihatsu Sirion

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    28.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.2%
    Dangerous
    6.2%

    Lower fail rate: 28.3%, against 37.4% for the Chevrolet Kalos, both built around 2008.

    1,990 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  3. 3

    Hyundai i10

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    31.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.3%
    Dangerous
    8.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    Lower fail rate: 31.7%, against 37.4% for the Chevrolet Kalos, both built around 2008.

    3,187 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  4. 4

    Hyundai Getz

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.4%
    Dangerous
    8.2%

    Lower fail rate: 32.7%, against 37.4% for the Chevrolet Kalos, both built around 2008.

    5,004 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2008 (17 years old), the Chevrolet Kalos across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 932 17-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Chevrolet Kalos ever sold: 2,665 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2008 (17 years old): 932 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.