Kia Cerato reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,081 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,081 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 48% of Kia Cerato cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — behind the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Cerato tends to fail
Share of Kia Cerato cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on brakes, suspension, body & structure. Holds up better than average on road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Kia Cerato reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Kia Cerato is more demanding than average for its age: 48% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give brakes, suspension and body & structure a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Kia Cerato?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Kia Cerato in 2024: 13 years and older, 48%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Kia Cerato MOT?
For Kia Cerato cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (17.9% of tests vs 7.4% fleet), suspension (14.8% of tests vs 10.4% fleet), body & structure (7.3% of tests vs 4.7% fleet).