Kia Stonic MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Stonic. Check any Stonic by registration number below.

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93.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.9%

vs Kia Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Kia Stonic — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Stonic has an average MOT pass rate of 93.1%, which is 6.9 percentage points above the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Stonic is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Kia Stonic fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Stonic for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Kia Stonic, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kia Stonic performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 177 vehicles

98.9%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

2021

Based on 249 vehicles

97.2%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.9%

Mileage at 3yr

30k mi

2020

Based on 9,368 vehicles

94.5%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

6.0%

Mileage at 3yr

29k mi

Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

2019

Based on 19,285 vehicles

91.5%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

9.5%

Mileage at 3yr

35k mi

Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

2018

Based on 16,999 vehicles

89.4%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

10.8%

Mileage at 5yr

56k mi

2017

Based on 1,837 vehicles

87.8%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

13.0%

Mileage at 5yr

62k mi

0

Based on 20,583 vehicles

92.3%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Mileage at 5yr

29k mi

Top MOT Failures — Kia Stonic

The most common reasons a Kia Stonic fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.9%

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.3%

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

0.9%

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

0.5%

A tyre seriously damaged

0.4%

Kia Stonic Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Kia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kia models.

Kia Magentis

60.1% pass rate

Kia X Ceed

100.0% pass rate

Kia Carens

56.6% pass rate

Kia Xceed Edition Isg

90.2% pass rate

Kia Ceed

87.6% pass rate

Kia Sorento

80.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Kia Stonic

Kia Stonic — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Stonic MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Stonic?

The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Stonic is 93.1% compared to the Kia average of 86.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Stonic?

The most common MOT failures on the Kia Stonic are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.9%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.3%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Kia Stonic reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 93.1%, the Kia Stonic is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Kia Stonic?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Kia Stonic?

Typical mileage for the Kia Stonic: 29,962 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Stonic to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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