2017 Kia Stinger — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2017 Kia Stinger passed 90.6% of its 737 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (12.7% fail rate), the 2017 Stinger comes out 3.4pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 5.7% of all tests — 3.7 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 15 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.2% in the 0-30k band and 14.4% in the 60-90k band, a 8.3-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 10.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 42 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.0% | 15 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.6% | 12 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 10 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.7% | 5 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 15 |
| 2 | Wipers | 14 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 13 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 9 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
| 6 | Side repeaters | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.6% | 174 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.6% | 100 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.2% | 31 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 18 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 9 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.1% | 1 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 291 | 6.2% |
| 30-60k | 349 | 10.6% |
| 60-90k | 90 | 14.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 141 | 7.1% |
| 2022 | 150 | 8.7% |
| 2023 | 142 | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 156 | 14.1% |
| 2025 | 148 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Stinger
On a 2017 Stinger, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (2.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (1.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2017 Kia Stingers pass their MOT?
90.6% of the 737 2017 Kia Stinger MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Kia Stinger?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by brakes (2.0%).
Does the 2017 Stinger get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.2% in the 0-30k band to 14.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 737 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.