2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Chevrolet Kalos MOT pass rate and common faults

815 MOT tests in 2024. 48.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time48.6%
Failed or needed repairs51.4%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 815 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.9%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.3%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.2%
  5. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.0%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.4%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.2%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics35.6%
  2. Brakes28.2%
  3. Suspension27.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.5%
  5. Body & chassis11.2%
  6. Steering11.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks10.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Chevrolet Kalos?

In 2024, 48.6% of 2007 Chevrolet Kalos cars passed their MOT first time, across 815 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Chevrolet Kalos?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Kalos reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).