Kia Cerato first generation

Kia Cerato first generation
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The Kia Cerato first generation (2006): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the United Kingdom.

Model codes: LD · Sold in: United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,341–4,500 mm
Width1,735 mm
Height1,470 mm
Wheelbase2,610 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older58.6% (55.6–61.5)69.2%1,065

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes60.2%36.4%
Suspension51.6%41.6%
Tyres35.9%31.2%
Lights and electrics34.4%28.8%
Body, chassis and structure23.0%18.6%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)16.2%11.8%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 6 versions of the Kia Cerato first generation

United Kingdom 6 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
20061.5 CRDi Saloon1.5 LDiesel5-speed manual4.9 L/100 km NEDC128 g/km
20061.5 CRDi Hatchback1.5 LDiesel5-speed manual4.9 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
20061.6 Saloon1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km
20061.6 Hatchback1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual7.0 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
20061.6 Hatchback1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic7.8 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km
20062.0 Saloon2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual7.5 L/100 km NEDC180 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.