MOT reliability

Kia Stonic maxx s-a

Q: Is the Kia Stonic maxx s-a reliable?

Across 295 Kia Stonic maxx s-a vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

295 vehicles · 1,225 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 295 Kia Stonic maxx s-a vehicles and 1,225 completed MOT tests, the Kia Stonic maxx s-a has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,495 miles.

295

Vehicles

1,225

MOT tests

6,406

Avg miles / year

0.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kia Stonic maxx s-a problem areas

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

Brakes37%
Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
Other15%
Visibility11%
Lamps & electrical2%
Emissions & nuisance1%
Identification & plates1%
Steering1%

Kia Stonic maxx s-a pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	10	90%
3	313	92%
4	327	88%
5	331	86%
6	211	89%
7	25	84%

Fuel types: Petrol (293), Other (2)

Most common Kia Stonic maxx s-a MOT faults

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (73 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (68 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (63 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (28 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (23 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (22 times)
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (18 times)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (18 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (17 times)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (17 times)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (15 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (12 times)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (12 times)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (12 times)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (11 times)

Kia Stonic maxx s-a pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2021	4	16	75%	33,855
2020	200	822	88%	34,622
2019	83	379	90%	34,449

Kia Stonic maxx s-a reliability FAQ

Across 295 Kia Stonic maxx s-a vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Kia Stonic maxx s-a in our data has covered around 34,495 miles.

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