2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Kia Stinger MOT pass rate and common faults

158 MOT tests in 2024. 90.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time90.5%
Failed or needed repairs9.5%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 158 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    8 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    5 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: too low2.5%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    1 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: not working0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    1 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.3%
  2. Brakes2.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  4. Lights & electrics2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.5%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.9%

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 2021 Kia Stinger?

In 2024, 90.5% of 2021 Kia Stinger cars passed their MOT first time, across 158 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Kia Stinger?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Kia Stinger reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).