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Daewoo Kalos

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 1,061 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

67%

Total Tests

1,061

Model Years

2003 to 2005

Years Covered

3

About the Daewoo Kalos

The Daewoo Kalos was MOT tested 1,061 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2003 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 67%. That's 15 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.

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

Fuel (Petrol, 1399cc)
£1,398
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500
Total per year£2,153
Per month£179/mo

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.

Full 2005 details

How reliable is the Daewoo Kalos?

vs average of all models-15% (82% avg)
vs Daewoo brand average+0% (67% avg)

Daewoo Kalos by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200571%8468,365 mi
200465%64072,581 mi
200365%33776,140 mi

Questions about the Daewoo Kalos

Is the Daewoo Kalos reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2003 to 2005), the Daewoo Kalos averages a 67% MOT pass rate, from 1,061 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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