Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Kia Cerato?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Kia Cerato?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Kia Cerato?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2007 Kia Cerato vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

41% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 Kia Cerato reliable?

Based on MOT data from 232 vehicles, the 2007 Kia Cerato has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 Kia Cerato?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Kia Cerato are: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (63% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (59.1% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (52.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Kia Cerato?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kia Cerato (2007)

232 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.5% first-time pass rate

2007 Kia Cerato

CarHunch analysed 232 real MOT records for the 2007 Kia Cerato. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 Kia Cerato is a below-average performer in the MOT, with a first-time pass rate of 73.5% against the UK average of 80%, and a serious red flag: nearly 41% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point. This suggests reliability issues that go beyond minor wear and tear, making it a riskier proposition than most cars of this age.

At an average mileage of 61,198 km, these Ceratos are relatively lightly used for their 17 years, yet they're still accumulating an average of 4 failures per MOT and over 22 advisories, indicating systemic maintenance demands. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection and budget for repairs—the high dangerous-defect rate means structural or safety problems are common with this model.

We have limited data for the 2007 Kia Cerato — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

73.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

41%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.01

Over 14.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

61k

Middle half: 48k–73k

For context

These stats describe 232 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 232 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 63%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 59.1%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 18.7%

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Before you buy a 2007 Kia Cerato

Based on MOT data from 232 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 41% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (65%)	151	73.5%	4.08
Petrol (35%)	81	73.6%	3.88

Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,940 Kia Cerato vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 40.6%

2,414

Silver 32%

1,902

Black 16%

952

Red 11.2%

665

Grey 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Kia Cerato vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

60,844

typical

47,932

low mileage

73,063

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Kia Cerato vehicles fall between 47,932 and 73,063 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 47,932 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 47,932–73,063 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Kia Ceratos sit.

⚠ Over 98,635 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Kia Cerato — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 10% of 2007 Kia Ceratos are still active.

Numbers are declining — 21 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (10% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.01

Avg failures per vehicle

22.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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