Kia Cerato MOT Results

Registered in 2004
46.2% pass rate
from 199 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Cerato is unusually good or bad.

  • 30% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 18% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 14% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.50% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.50% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 8.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Brake pads (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.0% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 1.0% fail on Lever (20 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 3.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.0% fail on Pedal
    • 0.50% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.50% fail on Lever
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 7.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.50% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.50% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.50% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Anti-roll bars (85% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.0% fail on Springs
      • 0.50% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.50% fail on Mounting
      • 0.50% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.0% fail on Suspension arms (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.50% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.50% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.50% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.50% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.5% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.50% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.50% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 9.0% fail on Tyres
    • 5.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
  • 8.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission
      • 1.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.0% fail on Joints
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 0.50% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.50% fail on Door condition
      • 0.50% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.50% fail on Door condition
    • 0.50% fail on Body
      • 0.50% fail on Other body component
    • 0.50% fail on Cabs
      • 0.50% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.0% fail on View to rear
      • 1.0% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.50% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.5% fail on Seat belts (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 2.0% fail on Condition
      • 0.50% fail on Attachment
    • 0.50% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plates (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 2.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.50% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.50% fail on Power steering
      • 0.50% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.0% fail on Attachment

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