Kia Cerato MOT Results

Registered in 2007
50.0% pass rate
from 94 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Cerato is unusually good or bad.

  • 30% fail on Suspension (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 20% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
    • 7.4% fail on Springs
      • 6.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.4% fail on Coil spring
      • 1.1% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.3% fail on Sub-frames (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Sub-frame (19 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Suspension arm
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 24% fail on Brakes (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt
          • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 7.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 3.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 3.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.1% fail on Brake fluid
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 6.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Side repeaters
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 6.4% fail on Wipers
    • 6.4% fail on Washers
  • 11% fail on Tyres
    • 6.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 5.3% fail on Condition
  • 8.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.2% fail on Transmission
      • 3.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.2% fail on Joints
    • 2.1% fail on Body (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Panel
      • 1.1% fail on Other body component
    • 2.1% fail on Doors
      • 2.1% fail on Driver's door (19 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Door condition (21 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.1% fail on Hose
  • 8.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.3% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 3.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas

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