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Verdict
Compacte rare en France, vendue en 1.6 essence de 105 ch ou 1.5 CRDi de 102 ch. Les seuls retours publiés trouvés (Carwise, d'après le contrôle technique britannique) signalent de la corrosion du berceau et des conduites de frein : à faire contrôler sérieusement. Pas de résultat Euro NCAP trouvé.
- Reliability
- 4.0/5
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.6 105.
1.6 105
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 105 hp · Crit'Air 3
Essence de 105 ch, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports (Auto-Data, 2004-2006), 6,9 l/100 km selon Auto-Data.
1.5 CRDi 102
Diesel · Manual · 102 hp · 4.9 L/100 km · 128 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 4
Diesel de 102 ch, boîte manuelle, 4,9 l/100 km mixte (L'argus, 2005).
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Not enough listings collected yet in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy or the United Kingdom for this model.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 128 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2008: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Corrosion du point de fixation du berceau
Severity 3/3 · SeriousCarwise classe la corrosion des points de fixation du berceau parmi les défauts les plus graves de la Cerato LD/TD, avec un coût de réparation de 800 à 2 000 livres chez un garagiste indépendant (données britanniques). Défaut de sécurité : à contrôler sous la voiture.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.6 105, 1.5 CRDi 102
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Corrosion des conduites de frein
Severity 3/3 · SeriousCarwise cite la corrosion des conduites de frein parmi les points graves de la Cerato LD/TD. Défaut de sécurité à faire contrôler : une conduite percée fait perdre le freinage.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.6 105, 1.5 CRDi 102
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Kia Cerato”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Kia Cerato I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire examiner le berceau et ses points de fixation sur un pont : corrosion, déformation.
- Faire contrôler les conduites de frein, de bout en bout.
- Contrôler la direction assistée et les éléments de suspension, également sujets à la corrosion.
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien : embrayage, distribution, vidanges.
Questions to ask the seller
- Le dessous de la voiture a-t-il été traité contre la corrosion ou réparé ?
- Les conduites de frein et le berceau ont-ils été contrôlés ou remplacés ?
- Quel est l'historique d'entretien, avec factures ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
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- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
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- Price
- €6,200 – €9,900
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
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- Price
- €2,450 – €4,050
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Volkswagen Golf
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- Price
- €3,350 – €4,500
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Opel Astra
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- Price
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- Reliability
- 1.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Kia Cerato I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le volume du coffre de la Kia Cerato ?
228 litres au minimum selon Auto-Data (jusqu'à 1 046 litres banquette rabattue), pour 5 places.
La Kia Cerato est-elle fiable ?
Les retours publiés sont rares. Carwise signale surtout de la corrosion (berceau, conduites de frein, suspension) et une défaillance possible de la direction assistée.
Quelles motorisations pour la Kia Cerato ?
Un 1.6 essence de 105 ch et un 1.5 CRDi de 102 ch, tous deux avec boîte manuelle selon Auto-Data et L'argus.
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