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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Stonic 2. Check any Stonic 2 by registration number below.

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93.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.3%

vs Kia Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Kia Stonic 2 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Stonic 2 has an average MOT pass rate of 93.5%, which is 7.3 percentage points above the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Stonic 2 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Kia Stonic 2 fails its MOT are a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. If you are preparing your Stonic 2 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 Stonic 2, 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 Stonic 2 performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 188 vehicles

92.6%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

6.1%

Mileage at 3yr

41k mi

2021

Based on 2,493 vehicles

92.8%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

6.9%

Mileage at 3yr

36k mi

2020

Based on 388 vehicles

93.6%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

6.9%

Mileage at 3yr

35k mi

0

Based on 212 vehicles

94.8%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 5yr

21k mi

Top MOT Failures — Kia Stonic 2

The most common reasons a Kia Stonic 2 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

2.6%
2

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.2%
3

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.3%
4

A tyre seriously damaged

0.9%
5

Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

0.4%
Kia Stonic 2 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside Outer

1.1%

Front Offside Inner

1.1%

Front Nearside Inner

1.1%

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 Stonic 2

Kia Stonic 2 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Stonic 2 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Stonic 2?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Stonic 2 is 93.5% 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 Stonic 2?
The most common MOT failures on the Kia Stonic 2 are: A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (2.6%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.2%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Kia Stonic 2 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.5%, the Kia Stonic 2 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 Stonic 2?
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 Stonic 2?
Typical mileage for the Kia Stonic 2: 40,654 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Stonic 2 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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