2005 Chevrolet Kalos · 1,846 MOT tests
2005 Chevrolet Kalos reliability
2005 Chevrolet Kaloss fail 55.6% of first MOT tests, 45% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Kalos years (1,846 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Kaloss: 53.6%)
- 55.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Kaloss: 53.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 45% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 66,733
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,846
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 7.5% of tests fail here (273% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos
Fail rate by area
- Suspension26.5%
- Lights and electrics26.3%
- Brakes18.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors12.1%
- Body, chassis and structure11.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.3%
- Steering9.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.61%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 6.93%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 6.77%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 6.34%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 6.01%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.96%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (15.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (14.36%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.36%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.49%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.5%) · Headlamp lens has a coating (7.53%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos reliable?
2005 Chevrolet Kaloss fail 55.6% of first MOT tests, 45% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Kalos years (1,846 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.61% of tests), position lamp not working (6.93% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (6.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Chevrolet Kalos have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Chevrolet Kalos shows 66,733 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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