KIA STONIC MAXX MOT pass rate
91.3% of 1,535 KIA STONIC MAXX MOT tests pass.
The STONIC MAXX passes its MOT 91.3% of the time — well above the average across all KIA models, which sits at 80.1%.
The KIA STONIC MAXX passes its MOT 91.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (13) | 13 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 91.3% | 1,522 | 27,324 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 MAXX
The most common reason the KIA STONIC MAXX fails its MOT is visibility — present in 37.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 37.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 28.3% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 17.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.0% | Too high |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Suspension | 3.3% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.5% | Cannot be secured in the closed position |
| Road Wheels | 0.5% | Fixing missing |
| Steering | 0.5% | Has excessive play |
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 MAXX?
- 91.3% of KIA STONIC MAXX MOT tests pass, based on 1,535 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the KIA STONIC MAXX?
- The most common reason the KIA STONIC MAXX fails its MOT is visibility — present in 37.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
- Does this show the KIA STONIC MAXX'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.