Kia Cerato MOT pass rate
55.1% of 1,103 Kia Cerato MOT tests pass.
The Cerato passes 55.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all Kia models (80.1%).
The Kia Cerato passes 55.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (12) | 12 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (9) | 9 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 54.3% | 1,079 | 88,864 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Kia Cerato
The most common reason the Kia Cerato fails its MOT is brakes — present in 88.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively corroded".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 88.7% | Excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 61.6% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 57.1% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 21.9% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 16.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 12.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 7.4% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.2% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.5% | Inscription illegible |
Related Kia models
- Kia Sportage Platinum — 91.3% pass rate
- Kia Sportage GTLN — 94.2% pass rate
- Kia Picanto X-Line — 92.2% pass rate
- Kia Stonic Connect — 95.3% pass rate
- Kia EV6 — 95.4% pass rate
- Kia Stonic Maxx — 91.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Cerato?
- 55.1% of Kia Cerato MOT tests pass, based on 1,103 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Kia Cerato?
- The most common reason the Kia Cerato fails its MOT is brakes — present in 88.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively corroded".
- Does this show the Kia Cerato's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Kia service history guide for how to check and keep one.