2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Chevrolet Kalos MOT pass rate and common faults

512 MOT tests in 2024. 48.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time48.0%
Failed or needed repairs52.0%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 512 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.0%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.8%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.6%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.6%
  5. Position lamp: not working6.4%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.7%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.3%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.7%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.5%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension36.5%
  2. Lights & electrics35.9%
  3. Brakes28.7%
  4. Body & chassis17.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.1%
  6. Steering10.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks9.6%
  8. Tyres6.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure17.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%

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 2006 Chevrolet Kalos?

In 2024, 48.0% of 2006 Chevrolet Kalos cars passed their MOT first time, across 512 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos?

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

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Kalos reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).