# Daewoo Kalos MOT reliability: pass rate and common failures | RegFlags

The Daewoo Kalos passes its MOT first time 49% of the time, from 371 MOT tests. See pass rates by year, common failures and typical mileage.

- First-time MOT pass rate: 49%
- MOT tests analysed: 371 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2025)
- Most common failure area: Suspension & axles
- Licensed in Great Britain: 252 (2026 Q2)

## By year of first use and fuel

| Year | Fuel | MOT tests | First-time pass rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2005 | Petrol | 27 (few mots) | 37% |
| 2004 | Petrol | 220 | 50% |
| 2003 | Petrol | 124 | 49% |

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