Kia Cerato MOT Results

Registered in 2005

48.3% pass rate

from 710 tests in 2021

(16% worse than other 2005 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Cerato is unusually good or bad.

28% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 20% fail on Brake performance (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.28% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (15 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 8.5% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 8.3% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      - 7.6% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      - 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.14% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 4.4% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 4.2% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      - 3.9% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      - 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    - 0.28% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 3.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      - 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      - 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      - 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 8.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (90% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 4.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 4.1% fail on Brake pads (97% worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.14% fail on Brake linings
  - 2.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 2.5% fail on Brake discs (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.42% fail on Cable
- 2.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (84% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.70% fail on Lever
- 0.42% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.28% fail on Master cylinder (38 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.28% fail on Hand lever
- 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
19% fail on Suspension
- 13% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 4.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 4.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 3.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.56% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.14% fail on Linkage
- 4.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (67% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.70% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.28% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Sub-frames (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.85% fail on Springs (82% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.85% fail on Coil springs (82% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.70% fail on Coil spring (85% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.14% fail on Mounting
- 0.28% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.6% fail on Headlamps
  - 4.6% fail on Headlamp
- 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.5% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.99% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.56% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.70% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.70% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.56% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.56% fail on Position lamp
- 0.56% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
10% fail on Visibility (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Wipers
- 4.9% fail on Washers
- 0.28% fail on Bonnet
- 0.28% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.28% fail on Windscreen
- 0.14% fail on Driver's view
- 0.14% fail on View to rear
  - 0.14% fail on Mirrors
10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 3.8% fail on Exhaust system
- 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Sub-frame
    - 0.14% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 2.1% fail on Transmission
  - 2.1% fail on Drive shafts
    - 2.0% fail on Joints
    - 0.14% fail on Flexible couplings
- 1.4% fail on Doors (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.99% fail on Driver's door (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.99% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.28% fail on Door condition
  - 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.14% fail on Door condition
- 0.70% fail on Body
  - 0.56% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Other body component
- 0.42% fail on Chassis
  - 0.42% fail on Chassis condition
  - 0.14% fail on Strengthening plate
- 0.28% fail on Bumpers
- 0.14% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.14% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.14% fail on Undertray
7.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 7.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 6.8% fail on Spark ignition
    - 3.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 3.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.70% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.14% fail on Oxygen sensor
- 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.14% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
6.9% fail on Tyres
- 4.1% fail on Tread depth
- 3.1% fail on Condition
5.4% fail on Steering
- 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 2.3% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.14% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.14% fail on Locking devices
- 1.7% fail on Steering gear (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.28% fail on Operation (16 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Power steering (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.70% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Pipes and hoses (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Other components
  - 0.14% fail on Pump
2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 2.3% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.99% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.99% fail on Condition
  - 0.28% fail on Requirements (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.42% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.70% fail on Registration plates