We've only got 321 MOT tests for Kia Ceratos built around 2006 (19 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.
We've only seen a handful of Kia Ceratos built around 2006 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
Key figure
Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.
Before you view it
The Kia Cerato's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.
Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.
Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
By build year
Over the last three years, fail rates rose, then fell back. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.
Find your Cerato's generation
Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.
Not sure which one you're looking at?
Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Kia Cerato.
See every build year for the Kia CeratoBy age
This chart combines every Kia Cerato ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 18 years old.
All generations of this model
These issues come from 19-year-old Kia Ceratos, every generation combined.
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease
Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
Based on 321 MOT tests on 19-year-old Kia Ceratos, every generation combined.
All generations of this model
The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 19-year-old Kia Ceratos notes problems with more than one part of the car.
Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.
Across 184 MOT tests on Kia Cerato cars built around 2006 (19 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.
Still registered
How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.
Not enough registration data to show this for the Kia Cerato.
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Kia Cerato name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.
Like-for-like
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 21.0%, against 35.5% for the Kia Cerato, both built around 2006.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
2,256 MOT tests on cars built around 2006
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 29.2%, against 35.5% for the Kia Cerato, both built around 2006.
5 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
3,519 MOT tests on cars built around 2006
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 29.7%, against 35.5% for the Kia Cerato, both built around 2006.
7 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
14,210 MOT tests on cars built around 2006
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 28.4%, against 35.5% for the Kia Cerato, both built around 2006.
12 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
7,482 MOT tests on cars built around 2006
Common questions
Built around 2006 (19 years old), the Kia Cerato across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 321 19-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.
