2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Kia Stinger MOT pass rate and common faults

214 MOT tests in 2024. 87.8% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time87.8%
Failed or needed repairs12.2%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 214 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    7 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    6 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: too low1.9%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    5 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  7. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.5%
  2. Lights & electrics3.3%
  3. Brakes2.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.7%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2020 Kia Stinger?

In 2024, 87.8% of 2020 Kia Stinger cars passed their MOT first time, across 214 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Kia Stinger?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Kia Stinger reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).