MOT reliability

Kia Stonic maxx

Q: Is the Kia Stonic maxx reliable?

Across 752 Kia Stonic maxx vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kia Stonic maxx?

The typical Kia Stonic maxx in our data has covered around 38,298 miles.

752 vehicles · 3,064 completed MOT tests analysed

90%

MOT pass rate

Based on 752 Kia Stonic maxx vehicles and 3,064 completed MOT tests, the Kia Stonic maxx has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,298 miles.

752

Vehicles

3,064

MOT tests

7,001

Avg miles / year

0.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kia Stonic maxx problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kia Stonic maxx MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension39%
Brakes38%
Other13%
Visibility9%
Lamps & electrical3%
Emissions & nuisance1%
Identification & plates1%
Steering0%

Kia Stonic maxx pass rate by age

How the Kia Stonic maxx's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	18	83%
3	785	93%
4	813	90%
5	811	90%
6	515	86%
7	89	82%

Fuel types: Petrol (744), Other (8)

Most common Kia Stonic maxx MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Stonic maxx MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (168 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (143 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (142 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (61 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (58 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (53 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (52 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (49 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (46 times)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (37 times)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (35 times)
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (29 times)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (29 times)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (29 times)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (28 times)

Kia Stonic maxx pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2021	10	34	88%	40,303
2020	441	1,698	90%	36,614
2019	278	1,300	90%	41,028

Kia Stonic maxx reliability FAQ

Across 752 Kia Stonic maxx vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kia Stonic maxx MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kia Stonic maxx in our data has covered around 38,298 miles.

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