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Kia Stonic MOT reliability
Kia Stonics passed their MOT first time 88% of the time across 32,810 tests in 2025. 57,284 are still licensed in Great Britain.
First-time pass rate
88%
MOTs analysed
32,810
Still licensed (GB)
57,284
Body type
Suv
Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2022
2022 hybrid
3,783 MOTs
Passed first time 94%. Typical mileage 20,022 (most between 13,673 and 28,204).
2023: 100% → 2024: 92% → 2025: 94%
Most common failures
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (1.6%)
- Headlamp aim: too low (1.0%)
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (0.6%)
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (0.5%)
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid (0.4%)
2022 petrol
2,349 MOTs
Passed first time 88%. Typical mileage 21,556 (most between 14,324 and 30,313).
2022: 100% → 2023: 100% → 2024: 87% → 2025: 88%
Most common failures
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (2.1%)
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (1.6%)
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (1.6%)
- Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (1.0%)
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid (0.9%)
Where 2022 Stonics fail
Visibility & wipers
2.2%
Lights & electrics
1.7%
Wheels & tyres
1.6%
Brakes
1.0%
Exhaust, emissions & leaks
0.3%
Steering
0.2%
Body, structure & corrosion
0.1%
Seat belts & other equipment
0.1%
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