Kia Stonic 2 S-A
From 1,023 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 15 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 15 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 7 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| a reversing lamp inoperative | 2 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 54.2% of Stonic 2 S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 5.1% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £81.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Stonic 2 S-As tested had between 12,204 and 20,622 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,982 median miles, the Stonic 2 S-A has 0.057 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 S-A MOT pass rate?
The Kia Stonic 2 S-A has a 89.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,023 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Stonic 2 S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Stonic 2 S-A is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Stonic 2 S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Stonic 2 S-A is 17,982 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,204 and 20,622 miles.
Buying a used Stonic 2 S-A?
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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