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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Stinger. Check any Stinger by registration number below.

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92.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.9%

vs Kia Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Kia Stinger — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Stinger has an average MOT pass rate of 92.1%, which is 5.9 percentage points above the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Stinger is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Kia Stinger fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. If you are preparing your Stinger for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Kia Stinger, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kia Stinger performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 390 vehicles

95.4%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

5.2%

Mileage at 3yr

32k mi

2020

Based on 704 vehicles

94.3%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

7.2%

Mileage at 3yr

35k mi

Mileage at 5yr

47k mi

2019

Based on 2,820 vehicles

90.9%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

10.2%

Mileage at 3yr

40k mi

Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

2018

Based on 2,076 vehicles

90.1%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

9.8%

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

2017

Based on 487 vehicles

91.0%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

10.2%

Mileage at 5yr

58k mi

0

Based on 2,115 vehicles

90.8%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 5yr

33k mi

Top MOT Failures — Kia Stinger

The most common reasons a Kia Stinger fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.4%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.4%
3

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.2%
4

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.0%
5

A tyre cords visible or damaged

0.8%
Kia Stinger Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

1.5%

Front Nearside

1.3%

Rear Nearside

1.3%

Other Kia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kia models.

Kia Magentis

60.1% pass rate

Kia X Ceed

100.0% pass rate

Kia Carens

56.6% pass rate

Kia Xceed Edition Isg

90.2% pass rate

Kia Ceed

87.6% pass rate

Kia Sorento

80.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Kia Stinger

Kia Stinger — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Stinger MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Stinger?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Stinger is 92.1% compared to the Kia average of 86.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Stinger?
The most common MOT failures on the Kia Stinger are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.4%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.4%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Kia Stinger reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.1%, the Kia Stinger is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Kia Stinger?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Kia Stinger?
Typical mileage for the Kia Stinger: 31,920 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Stinger to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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