Kia Stonic Maxx
From 1,199 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 23 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 | 23 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 20 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 12 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 51.1% of failures are serious: 44.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 6.8% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £84.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 90.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Stonic Maxxs tested had between 16,311 and 28,926 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,058 median miles, the Stonic Maxx has 0.048 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 Maxx MOT pass rate?
The Kia Stonic Maxx has a 89.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,199 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Stonic Maxx?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Stonic Maxx is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 23 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Stonic Maxx at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Stonic Maxx is 22,058 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,311 and 28,926 miles.
Buying a used Stonic Maxx?
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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