2018 Kia Stinger · 2,710 MOT tests
2018 Kia Stinger reliability
2018 Kia Stingers fail 12.2% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 Stinger years (2,710 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Stingers: 10.7%)
- 12.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Stingers: 10.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 36,345
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,710
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.1% of tests fail here (395% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Kia Stinger
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Brakes2.5%
- Lights and electrics1.6%
- Number plates and VIN1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.99%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.66%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.37%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.14%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.92%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.77%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.77%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.71%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.25%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.14%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.77%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Kia Stinger reliable?
2018 Kia Stingers fail 12.2% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 Stinger years (2,710 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Kia Stinger MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.99% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.66% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Kia Stinger have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Kia Stinger shows 36,345 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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