2017 Kia Stonic · 2,437 MOT tests
2017 Kia Stonic reliability
2017 Kia Stonics fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Stonic years (2,437 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Stonics: 11.9%)
- 14.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Stonics: 11.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 38,048
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,437
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5.3% of tests fail here (63% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Kia Stonic
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Brakes4.1%
- Tyres4.1%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Steering0.6%
- Suspension0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.57%
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 2.42%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.44%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.78%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.62%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.45%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.78%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.65%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.57%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.32%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.87%)
Is a 2017 Kia Stonic reliable?
2017 Kia Stonics fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Stonic years (2,437 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Kia Stonic MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.57% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.42% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.44% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Kia Stonic have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Kia Stonic shows 38,048 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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