2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Kia Stonic MOT pass rate and common faults

676 MOT tests in 2024. 84.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time84.5%
Failed or needed repairs15.5%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 676 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    21 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    24 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%
  7. Washers: not working0.7%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes6.4%
  2. Tyres4.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  4. Lights & electrics4.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  6. Suspension0.6%
  7. Steering0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.7%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 Stonic?

In 2024, 84.5% of 2017 Kia Stonic cars passed their MOT first time, across 676 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

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

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

Is the 2017 Kia Stonic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).