2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Kia Stinger MOT pass rate and common faults

897 MOT tests in 2024. 87.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time87.0%
Failed or needed repairs13.0%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 897 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    39 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    38 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    20 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    11 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  3. Brakes3.3%
  4. Lights & electrics2.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Wheels0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.5%

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: 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 Stinger?

In 2024, 87.0% of 2019 Kia Stinger cars passed their MOT first time, across 897 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

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

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 tyres.

Is the 2019 Kia Stinger reliable at MOT time?

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