2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Kia Stinger MOT pass rate and common faults

134 MOT tests in 2024. 83.6% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time83.6%
Failed or needed repairs16.4%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 134 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.7%
    6 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    7 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    2 marked dangerous
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.5%
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.5%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.7%
    2 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.7%
  10. Side repeaters: not working0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres11.2%
  2. Brakes4.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  5. Lights & electrics1.5%
  6. Number plates & VIN1.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm4.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.0%

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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2017 Kia Stinger?

In 2024, 83.6% of 2017 Kia Stinger cars passed their MOT first time, across 134 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Kia Stinger?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Kia Stinger reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).