Chevrolet Kalos
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 4,772 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
65%
Total Tests
4,772
Highest Pass Rate
2007 (67%)
Years Covered
4
About the Chevrolet Kalos
The Chevrolet Kalos was MOT tested 4,772 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2005 to 2008), with an average pass rate of 65%. That's 17 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2007 model has the highest pass rate at 67% from 1,693 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 64%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Chevrolet Kalos has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 71,009 miles, while the newest (2008) averages 62,124 miles.
Compared to the Chevrolet brand average of 76%, the Kalos is 11 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Chevrolet models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Chevrolet Kalos by Year
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Questions about the Chevrolet Kalos
Is the Chevrolet Kalos reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (2005 to 2008), the Chevrolet Kalos averages a 65% MOT pass rate, from 4,772 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 17 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2007 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 67%.
Which year Chevrolet Kalos has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2007 Chevrolet Kalos has the highest MOT pass rate at 67%, while the 2005 model has the lowest at 64%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Chevrolet Kaloss more reliable?
The Chevrolet Kalos has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
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