Kia Stonic 2
From 2,111 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Stonic 2s fare better: 2022 models pass at 93.5% vs 89.8% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 30 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 30 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 21 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 21 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 14 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 13 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 4 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 93.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
| 2021 | 89.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 90.5% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Stonic 2s tested had between 12,623 and 24,651 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,887 median miles, the Stonic 2 has 0.052 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kia models
| Kia Sportage | 81% |
| Kia Picanto | 76.9% |
| Kia Ceed | 73.9% |
| Kia Rio | 74.7% |
| Kia Venga | 77.2% |
Common questions
What is the Kia Stonic 2 MOT pass rate?
The Kia Stonic 2 has a 90.1% MOT pass rate based on 2,111 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Stonic 2?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Stonic 2 is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 30 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Stonic 2 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Stonic 2 is 18,887 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,623 and 24,651 miles.
Buying a used Stonic 2?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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