2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Kia Stonic MOT pass rate and common faults

5,861 MOT tests in 2024. 91.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time91.9%
Failed or needed repairs8.1%
Typical mileage at test19,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,861 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    76 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    39 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: not working0.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    22 marked dangerous
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.3%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  2. Tyres2.1%
  3. Lights & electrics1.6%
  4. Brakes1.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  6. Steering0.3%
  7. Suspension0.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.9%

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: 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 2021 Kia Stonic?

In 2024, 91.9% of 2021 Kia Stonic cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,861 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

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

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Kia Stonic reliable at MOT time?

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