2019 Kia Stinger — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Kia Stinger passed 91.0% of its 3,988 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 10.1% of the time, so this is 1.1pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.9%) and visibility (2.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 136 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.7% in the 0-30k band and 15.8% in the 90-120k band, a 9.1-point spread — more than double.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 3.2pp more often than petrol ones (11.2% vs 8.0%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 2.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.9% | 197 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.5% | 99 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.3% | 90 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 56 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 43 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.3% | 13 |
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 | 136 |
| 2 | Wipers | 102 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 102 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 57 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 27 |
| 6 | Washers | 25 |
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 | 22.7% | 905 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.0% | 600 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.3% | 170 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 118 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 32 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 12 |
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 | 1,739 | 6.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,828 | 10.7% |
| 60-90k | 354 | 11.0% |
| 90-120k | 57 | 15.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,627 | 8.0% |
| Diesel | 1,361 | 11.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 36 | 2.8% |
| 2022 | 1,002 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 997 | 8.7% |
| 2024 | 986 | 10.5% |
| 2025 | 967 | 9.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Stinger
On a 2019 Stinger, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.9% 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.
- Visibility (2.5% 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.
- Brakes (2.3% 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.
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 2019 Kia Stingers pass their MOT?
91.0% of the 3,988 2019 Kia Stinger MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Kia Stinger?
Tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by visibility (2.5%).
Does the 2019 Stinger get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 15.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,988 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.