2008 Chevrolet Kalos · 2,605 MOT tests
2008 Chevrolet Kalos reliability
2008 Chevrolet Kaloss fail 53.6% of first MOT tests, 50% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Kalos years (2,605 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
- 50% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 59,443
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,605
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 10.6% of tests fail here (378% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos
Fail rate by area
- Suspension23.3%
- Lights and electrics23.2%
- Brakes19.3%
- Steering10.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.3%
- Body, chassis and structure8.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.02%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 7.56%
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.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.34%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.11%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brake excessively binding 4.68%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.58%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.62%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.55%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.94%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.79%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.64%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos reliable?
2008 Chevrolet Kaloss fail 53.6% of first MOT tests, 50% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Kalos years (2,605 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.02% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (7.56% of tests), position lamp not working (6.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Chevrolet Kalos shows 59,443 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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