2006 Chevrolet Kalos · 2,262 MOT tests
2006 Chevrolet Kalos reliability
2006 Chevrolet Kaloss fail 53.6% of first MOT tests, 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Kalos years (2,262 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Kaloss: 53.6%)
- 53.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Kaloss: 53.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 65,017
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,262
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 45% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.7% of tests fail here (275% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos
Fail rate by area
- Suspension24%
- Lights and electrics23.8%
- Brakes18.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors12.3%
- Body, chassis and structure11.9%
- Steering9.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 7.16%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 6.81%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 6.41%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.53%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.77%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.69%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.73%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.72%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.97%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.82%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.21%) · Service brake slightly binding (7.29%)
Other years
Every Chevrolet Kalos year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos reliable?
2006 Chevrolet Kaloss fail 53.6% of first MOT tests, 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Kalos years (2,262 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (7.16% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (6.81% of tests), position lamp not working (6.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Chevrolet Kalos have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Chevrolet Kalos shows 65,017 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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