Model reliability

Chevrolet Kalos reliability

The Chevrolet Kalos fails its MOT more often than most cars over 10 years old: 52.1% of 3,232 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

Over 10 years old

52.1% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 3,232 MOT tests of Chevrolet Kaloss this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 2× as oftenSuspension arms11.1% vs 5.1%

Fails 81% more oftenBrake performance10.5% vs 5.8%

Fails 4× as oftenSteering linkage components9.1% vs 2.4%

Fails 65% more oftenHeadlamp aim8.9% vs 5.4%Fix about £30

Advised 43% more oftenSuspension arms17.3% vs 12.1%

Advised 67% more oftenFluid leaks16.9% vs 10.1%

Advised 4× as oftenHeadlamps15.6% vs 3.7%Fix about £30

Advised 82% more oftenRigid brake pipes15.1% vs 8.3%Fix about £120

Safety recalls

1 DVSA recall for the Chevrolet Kalos

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2012/09028 Aug 2012Built 2009–2011Braking efficiency may be affected

Incorrect type of brake fluid installed at production could cause internal corrosion of the ABS module. This corrosion can lead to a gel build up inside the module which may affect the closing motion of one of the valves. There will be no external loss of fluid or reduction in fluid level but it is possible the driver could feel excessive brake pedal travel. In some circumstances there may be reduced braking performance.

Fix: Inspection of the brake fluid using a scan tool. Drain and replace the fluid and replace the brake fluid reservoir cap (All models except Captiva & Epica/Tosca). Erase ''DOT 3'' text from the customers Owner's Manual (All models except Captiva & Epica/Tosca). Add information regarding the use of DOT 4 brake fluid.

Recalled models: KALOS · 38,876 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Chevrolet Kalos before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Chevrolet Kalos reliability

1 DVSA recall for the Chevrolet Kalos

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