Chevrolet KALOS - 2007
402.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2007 is 357.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Chevrolet KALOS, model year 2007.
Sample size: 842 cars, 1,861 tests and 7,489 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 842 cars
The 2007 Chevrolet Kalos has an overall defect rate of 402 per 100 vehicles, which is 14% higher than the average for cars of the same year. This model shows a significant increase in defects with mileage, particularly in the higher mileage categories, where it performs worse than average. Notably, the Kalos has a high rate of steering issues compared to the average, along with an elevated number of faults in lights and electrics. While tyre wear is common, the standout concerns for this model are its steering and electrical systems, indicating areas where it may require more attention than other vehicles in its class.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 842 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 16.0% worse
164.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.7 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Steering
▼ 84.0% worse
36.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 13.2% worse
30.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 29.5% worse
133.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 100 tests
- Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
- Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 0.8% better
311.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.0 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 0.7% better
54.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 75.2% worse
19.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 26.0% worse
55.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 717
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 564
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 434
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 402
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 386
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 255
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 235
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 234
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 222
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 167
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 234
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 141
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 128
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 105
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 96
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 75
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 68
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 62
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 61
Headlamp reflector or lens: seriously defective or missing
FAIL
Occurrences: 61