Kia Cerato MOT Results

Registered in 2006
49.0% pass rate
from 670 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2006 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Cerato is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 6.4% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (90% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Brake pads (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.45% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.30% fail on Cable
        • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 3.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.60% fail on Pedal
    • 0.45% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.45% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
  • 22% fail on Suspension (31% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 13% fail on Anti-roll bars (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 3.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Sub-frame (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.7% fail on Springs (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Coil springs (53% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring (53% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.45% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.75% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.60% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.30% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.30% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (47% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Direction indicators (66% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Flashing type (66% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.30% fail on Individual direction indicators (83% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.15% fail on Switch
  • 10% fail on Visibility (46% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Wipers (73% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.45% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.45% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.45% fail on View to rear
      • 0.45% fail on Mirrors
  • 9.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.9% fail on Transmission
      • 3.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.7% fail on Joints
      • 0.15% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Joints
      • 0.15% fail on Belts
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Driver's door (18 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Door condition (20 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
    • 0.90% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.90% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.45% fail on Chassis
      • 0.45% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.45% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Tank
      • 0.15% fail on Pipe
    • 0.30% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Panel
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
    • 0.15% fail on Towbar
      • 0.15% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.15% fail on Cabs
      • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.30% fail on Size/type
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.45% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.75% fail on Power steering
      • 0.45% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Other components
      • 0.15% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.45% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.45% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Condition
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
  • 0.15% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.15% fail on Speedometer

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