Kia Cerato
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 1,440 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
64%
Total Tests
1,440
Best Year
2005 (66%)
Years Covered
4
About the Kia Cerato
The Kia Cerato has been tested 1,440 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (2004 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 64%. That's 18 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2005 model is the most reliable with a 66% pass rate from 610 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 61%. With just a 5 point spread, the Cerato is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The KIA CERATO has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 92,106 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 95,453 miles.
Compared to the Kia brand average of 86%, the Cerato is 22 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Kia models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Kia Cerato by Year
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