KIA STONIC CONNECT MOT Pass Rate
95.3% of 1,711 KIA STONIC CONNECT MOT tests pass.
The STONIC CONNECT passes its MOT 95.3% of the time — well above the average across all KIA models, which sits at 80.1%.
The KIA STONIC CONNECT passes its MOT 95.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 95.3% at 0–3 years versus 95.5% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.3% | 1,269 | 19,883 miles |
| 3–6 years | 95.5% | 442 | 24,084 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 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 CONNECT
The most common reason the KIA STONIC CONNECT fails its MOT is visibility — present in 27.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 27.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 27.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 16.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13.0% | Too high |
| Brakes | 11.3% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Suspension | 2.6% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
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