2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Kia Stinger MOT pass rate and common faults

652 MOT tests in 2024. 86.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time86.2%
Failed or needed repairs13.8%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 652 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    28 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    19 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    16 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    9 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%
  8. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.6%
  9. Electronic parking brake: warning indicates a malfunction0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.7%
  2. Brakes5.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  4. Lights & electrics1.8%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Kia Stinger?

In 2024, 86.2% of 2018 Kia Stinger cars passed their MOT first time, across 652 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Kia Stinger?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Kia Stinger reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).