Daewoo Kalos
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 1,061 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
67%
Total Tests
1,061
Best Year
2005 (71%)
Years Covered
3
About the Daewoo Kalos
The Daewoo Kalos has been tested 1,061 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2003 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 67%. That's 15 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2005 model is the most reliable with a 71% pass rate from 84 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 65%. The 6 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The DAEWOO KALOS has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 76,140 miles, while the newest (2005) averages 68,365 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Daewoo Kalos by Year
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