2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Kia Stonic MOT pass rate and common faults

7,980 MOT tests in 2024. 86.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time86.4%
Failed or needed repairs13.6%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,980 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    290 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    164 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  5. Washers: not working0.4%
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  2. Brakes4.8%
  3. Tyres2.9%
  4. Lights & electrics2.4%
  5. Suspension0.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.7%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Kia Stonic?

In 2024, 86.4% of 2019 Kia Stonic cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,980 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Kia Stonic?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 Kia Stonic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).