Reliability GuideCommon Problems with the
Common Problems with the
2025 Kia Stonic (YB)
The second facelift went on UK sale in October 2025 with a three-grade Pure, GT-Line and GT-Line S range, a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a single 1.0 T-GDi engine in 98 or 113bhp mild-hybrid form.
What changed for 2025
- •Single 1.0 T-GDi engine: 98bhp in Pure, 113bhp with 48V assistance in GT-Line and GT-Line S.
- •Six-speed manual or seven-speed DCT; GT-Line S is DCT-only.
- •New 12.3-inch touchscreen, digital key and Highway Driving Assist on GT-Line S.
Common MOT watch-outs
- !Tyre wear and brake disc corrosion on low-mileage examples.
- !ADAS camera and radar faults after windscreen or bumper repairs.
- !Alloy wheel damage and tyre sidewall bulges on 17-inch rims.
Buying Tips for 2025 Kia Stonic (YB)
- Confirm the car is the 2025-on second facelift, not a discounted pre-facelift car.
- Check that the 12.3-inch screen has the latest software and that OTA updates work.
- On DCT cars, test low-speed manoeuvring and hill starts from cold.