2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Chevrolet Kalos MOT pass rate and common faults

602 MOT tests in 2024. 46.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time46.0%
Failed or needed repairs54.0%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 602 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.0%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding8.0%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.3%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.1%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.7%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.7%
  8. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.5%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension35.9%
  2. Lights & electrics32.7%
  3. Brakes28.2%
  4. Body & chassis12.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks11.5%
  7. Steering9.0%
  8. Tyres7.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2008 Chevrolet Kalos?

In 2024, 46.0% of 2008 Chevrolet Kalos cars passed their MOT first time, across 602 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; service brake performance: excessively binding; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Chevrolet Kalos reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).