2022 Kia Stonic petrol: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2022 Kia Stonic petrol?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2022 Kia Stonic petrol than on all cars registered in 2022.

• Brake pads2.1× usual
  Kia Stonic

  9.4% All 2022 cars

  4.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.6%, against 0.8% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.

Common 2022 Kia Stonic petrol MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2022 Kia Stonic petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  16% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Brakes
  11% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  5% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Lights and electrics
  4% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Seats and seatbelts
  2% of testsRough price £80–£250

  At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

• Exhaust and emissions
  1% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

  At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for an engine warning light.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2022 Kia Stonic petrol

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the brake pads? (Flagged at MOT 2.1× as often on the 2022 Kia Stonic petrol as on other cars the same age.)
2. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?