Panther Kallista
From 272 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and emissions levels exceed default limits. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 12 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 12 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 10 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 10 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 6 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| a driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. | 4 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
| emits excessive dense blue or clearly visible black smoke during acceleration which would obscure the view of other road users | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 9.1% of Kallista failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £50.
Typical mileage
Half of all Kallistas tested had between 42,664 and 65,254 miles on the clock.
At 49,448 median miles, the Kallista has 0.043 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Panther Kallista MOT pass rate?
The Panther Kallista has a 78.7% MOT pass rate based on 272 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Panther Kallista?
The most common MOT failure on the Panther Kallista is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Panther Kallista at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Panther Kallista is 49,448 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 42,664 and 65,254 miles.
Buying a used Kallista?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 78.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £50 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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