Chevrolet KALOS - 2008
399.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Chevrolet KALOS, model year 2008.
Sample size: 600 cars, 1,375 tests and 5,497 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 600 cars
The 2008 Chevrolet Kalos has an overall defect rate of 400 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 18.5% higher than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, the Kalos shows significantly higher issues with brakes, steering, and lights and electrics, with defect rates of 179, 34, and 122 per 100 vehicles respectively, compared to the averages of 135, 18, and 91. In terms of mileage-related trends, the defect rate increases steadily with mileage, particularly in the 93,000 to 124,000 miles range, where it reaches 566 defects per 100 vehicles. This model exhibits more frequent defects in specific categories than the average, indicating potential areas for improvement.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 600 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 34.3% worse
178.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Steering
▼ 91.7% worse
34.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 10.3% worse
27.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 32.6% worse
122.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
- Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
- Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 3.9% worse
322.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 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
▲ 5.1% better
48.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 35.6% worse
13.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 24.3% worse
51.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 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: 538
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 500
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 362
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 272
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 238
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 235
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 182
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 167
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 160
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 136
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 235
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 108
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 78
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 71
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 62
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 54
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 53
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 50
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 43
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 43