KIA STINGER MOT pass rate
91.8% of 4,681 KIA STINGER MOT tests pass.
The STINGER passes its MOT 91.8% of the time — well above the average across all KIA models, which sits at 80.1%.
The KIA STINGER passes its MOT 91.8% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 95.9% at 0–3 years to 91.1% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.9% | 296 | 20,227 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.6% | 3,507 | 37,511 miles |
| 6–10 years | 91.1% | 878 | 48,357 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA STINGER
The most common reason the KIA STINGER fails its MOT is tyres — present in 49.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 49.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 27.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 22.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.5% | Too low |
| Identification of the vehicle | 6.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.5% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 0.4% | Fixing missing |
| Suspension | 0.2% | Ball joint excessively worn |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 82.0% pass rate
- KIA PICANTO — 77.1% pass rate
- KIA CEED — 74.4% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 75.6% pass rate
- KIA NIRO — 91.4% pass rate
- KIA VENGA — 79.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the KIA STINGER?
- 91.8% of KIA STINGER MOT tests pass, based on 4,681 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the KIA STINGER?
- The most common reason the KIA STINGER fails its MOT is tyres — present in 49.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the KIA STINGER's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the KIA service history guide for how to check and keep one.