2018 KIA Stonic 1.6L Diesel · AF68 PKV

The 2018 Kia Stonic presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 October 2025 at 57,384 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following an anomalous failure on the same date and mileage that listed no defects, a clear administrative or data-entry irregularity rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in October 2024, September 2023, and January 2023 all passed cleanly with no advisories raised. Recorded mileage sits at 57,384 against an eight-year lifespan, an average of roughly 7,173 miles per year and typical for the age. The car covered 4,829 miles between the January 2023 test at 35,846 and the September 2023 test at 40,823, then 8,829 miles to October 2024 at 49,652, and 7,732 miles to the October 2025 test at 57,384. No rapid accumulation or standing gaps appear. The DVSA history is sparse and clean throughout, with zero advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across all five entries. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished record. The absence of advisories means wear on consumables such as tyres, wiper blades, and brake pad thickness was either within limits or not formally noted by testers. Given the low annual mileage, prolonged standing periods may have affected rubber components, fluid condition, and caliper operation even where the MOT showed nothing. Check structural integrity underneath for early corrosion, confirm coil springs and suspension arms are free of fatigue cracks, and verify the brake calipers are not binding after storage. The duplicate October 2025 failure with no defects warrants a check of the V5C and DVSA portal to confirm the logbook status is not affected by the clerical anomaly.