MOT reliability
Kia Ceres
2 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kia Ceres vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Kia Ceres has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 176,908 miles.
2
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
17,555
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Ceres problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Ceres MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Body & structure14%
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Brakes11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Steering5%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Kia Ceres pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 33% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Kia Ceres MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Ceres MOT tests:
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) (2 times)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b) (2 times)
- Slight leak on o/s/f hub seal (2 times)
- Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) (1 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) (1 times)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (1 times)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) (1 times)
- Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) (1 times)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) (1 times)
Kia Ceres pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 8 | 50% | 260,180 |
| 1997 | 1 | 23 | 87% | 93,637 |
Kia Ceres reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kia Ceres vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Ceres MOT issues are:
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1); Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a); Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a).
The typical Kia Ceres in our data has covered around
176,908 miles.
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