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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Daewoo Kalos. Check any Kalos by registration number below.

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86.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.9%

vs Daewoo Avg

5

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Daewoo Kalos — MOT Reliability Overview

The Daewoo Kalos has an average MOT pass rate of 86.0%, which is 2.9 percentage points above the Daewoo brand average of 83.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Kalos is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Kalos for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Daewoo Kalos, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Daewoo Kalos performs at MOT across different model years.

2005

Based on 738 vehicles

92.0%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

10.3%

Retest Rate

44.8%

Mileage at 5yr

74k mi

Mileage at 10yr

90k mi

2004

Based on 6,334 vehicles

91.4%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

32.2%

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

Mileage at 10yr

89k mi

2003

Based on 4,559 vehicles

89.6%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

28.6%

Mileage at 5yr

72k mi

Mileage at 10yr

90k mi

2002

Based on 178 vehicles

88.8%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Mileage at 10yr

100k mi

0

Based on 893 vehicles

68.2%Average
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

Top MOT Failures — Daewoo Kalos

The most common reasons a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

7.8%
2

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

5.3%
3

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

5.2%
4

Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow

4.8%
5

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

3.9%
Daewoo Kalos Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

21.7%

Offside

9.4%

Front Nearside

9.4%

Other Daewoo Models

Compare MOT reliability across Daewoo models.

Daewoo Tico

84.5% pass rate

Daewoo Nubira

84.9% pass rate

Daewoo Tacuma

90.9% pass rate

Daewoo Lanos

87.3% pass rate

Daewoo Korando

77.8% pass rate

Daewoo Musso

80.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Daewoo Kalos

Daewoo Kalos — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Daewoo Kalos MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Daewoo Kalos?
The average MOT pass rate for the Daewoo Kalos is 86.0% compared to the Daewoo average of 83.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Daewoo Kalos?
The most common MOT failures on the Daewoo Kalos are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (7.8%), Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction (5.3%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (5.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Daewoo Kalos reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 86.0%, the Daewoo Kalos is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Daewoo Kalos?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Daewoo Kalos?
Typical mileage for the Daewoo Kalos: 74,098 miles at 5 years, 90,440 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Kalos to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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