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Chevrolet Kalos T200 (Daewoo Kalos) (2005-2008) reliability

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Chevrolet Kalos T200 (Daewoo Kalos) built around 2008: about average at the MOT

Chevrolet Kalos T200 (Daewoo Kalos) models 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 Kalos T200 (Daewoo Kalos) models 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 Kalos T200 (Daewoo Kalos) models built around 2008 involves the suspension.

Chevrolet Kalos T200 (Daewoo Kalos)
poor reliability2005-2008HatchbackPETROL

Based on 2,663 tests of Kalos models registered 2005-2008.

About 1 in 9 Kalos T200 (Daewoo Kalos) MOTs (10.9%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2008 (17 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 932 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025), a small sample, so the figure is likely between 9.1% and 13.1%. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 12 Kalos T200 (Daewoo Kalos) MOTs (8.8%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2008 (17 years old).

Based on 932 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025), a small sample, so the figure is likely between 7.1% and 10.8%. Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

T200 (Daewoo Kalos) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
19037.9%
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.

How the Kalos T200 (Daewoo Kalos) compares

At each age below, see how the Kalos T200 (Daewoo Kalos) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 4,506 tests across 6 Chevrolet models, built around 2008 (17 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateChevrolet average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
19037.9%
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.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can 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.

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Kalos T200 (Daewoo Kalos).

  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 37.5% for the Chevrolet Kalos T200 (Daewoo 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 37.5% for the Chevrolet Kalos T200 (Daewoo 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 37.5% for the Chevrolet Kalos T200 (Daewoo 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 37.5% for the Chevrolet Kalos T200 (Daewoo 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.

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.

What has gone wrong on Kalos T200 (Daewoo Kalos) cars built around 2008

The share of petrol cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 217 cars.

Structural systems

Suspension
76%
Emissions
31%
Bodywork
14%
Drivetrain
11%
Steering
6%

Wear items

Brakes
64%
Lighting
61%
Tyres
47%

Rust, which the MOT calls corrosion: 24% of these cars show rust-related issues at this age.

Check the sills, subframe and brake pipes before you decide.

How Kalos T200 (Daewoo Kalos) cars have aged

How Kalos T200 (Daewoo Kalos) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%40%1314151617181920Age at MOTBuilt around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 35.6% (1,333 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 34.7% (1,049 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 34.5% (861 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 38.1% (696 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 38.6% (510 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 36.1% (1,583 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 36.1% (1,237 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 36.6% (966 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 33.9% (685 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 36.3% (515 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 37.1% (1,052 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 36.1% (790 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 34.8% (632 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 36.9% (490 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 36.1% (366 tests, 2025 data)2006Built around 2005, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 37.3% (765 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2005, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 36.6% (558 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2005, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 38.8% (433 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2005, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 37.2% (296 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2005, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 33.3% (219 tests, 2025 data)2005
First registered around 2008First registered around 2007First registered around 2006First registered around 2005
How each part holds up as T200 (Daewoo Kalos) cars age

How each part holds up as T200 (Daewoo Kalos) cars age

The share of petrol cars built 2005-2008 that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Rates usually rise with age, but can dip slightly as cars leave the road.

Part of the car17 years18 years19 years20 years
Suspension76%66%69%70%
Brakes64%66%70%65%
Emissions31%18%19%24%
Tyres47%46%48%47%
Lighting61%57%66%65%
Drivetrain11%8%17%8%
Bodywork14%9%10%17%
Steering6%5%6%4%
Corrosion24%20%18%24%

Based on petrol cars in the 2005-2008 build-year band, from 217 to 339 cars at each age.

T200 (Daewoo Kalos) variants compared
All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common issues on Chevrolet Kaloses of this age

This list covers every Chevrolet Kalos built around 2008, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the T200 (Daewoo Kalos) on its own.

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 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2008 (17 years old), the Chevrolet Kalos T200 (Daewoo Kalos) (2005-2008) 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.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 2,663 MOT tests on Chevrolet Kaloses first registered between 2005-2008. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.