KIA STONIC MOT pass rate
91.6% of 37,341 KIA STONIC MOT tests pass.
The STONIC passes its MOT 91.6% of the time — well above the average across all KIA models, which sits at 80.1%.
The KIA STONIC passes its MOT 91.6% 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 declines noticeably with age, from 95.2% at 0–3 years to 86.8% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.2% | 6,890 | 20,436 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.5% | 26,237 | 32,357 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.8% | 4,214 | 46,056 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 STONIC
The most common reason the KIA STONIC fails its MOT is visibility — present in 34.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 34.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 27.8% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 22.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.8% | Too low |
| Suspension | 3.9% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 2.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.1% | Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.7% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.6% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
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 STONIC?
- 91.6% of KIA STONIC MOT tests pass, based on 37,341 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the KIA STONIC?
- The most common reason the KIA STONIC fails its MOT is visibility — present in 34.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
- Does this show the KIA STONIC'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.