2022 Kia Stonic — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,793 MOT tests, the 2022 Kia Stonic recorded a 94.2% pass rate. Small SUVs of a similar age fail at 6.6%, so the 2022 Stonic sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (2.5%) and tyres (2.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 133 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 4.1% in the 0-30k band and 17.7% in the 60-90k band, a 13.6-point spread — more than double.
Split by fuel, petrol examples fail 4.2pp more often than hybrid ones (8.3% vs 4.2%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 11.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 2.5% | 169 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.3% | 154 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 134 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.3% | 86 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 48 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.2% | 15 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 133 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 126 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 88 |
| 4 | Washers | 66 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 32 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 29 |
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 | 11.5% | 780 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.0% | 545 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 381 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 163 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 42 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 21 |
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 | 5,149 | 4.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,556 | 10.6% |
| 60-90k | 79 | 17.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 4,120 | 4.2% |
| Petrol | 2,673 | 8.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 346 | 6.1% |
| 2025 | 6,436 | 5.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Stonic
On a 2022 Stonic, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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.
- Tyres (2.3% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2022 Kia Stonics pass their MOT?
94.2% of the 6,793 2022 Kia Stonic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Kia Stonic?
Visibility, recorded in 2.5% of tests, followed by tyres (2.3%).
Does the 2022 Stonic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.1% in the 0-30k band to 17.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,793 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.