2021 KIA Stonic GT-Line S ISG Mhev 1.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · AF71 WFE

The vehicle's most recent MOT test on 23 September 2025 resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a similarly clean result from September 2024. The maintenance trend is exceptionally stable, suggesting a vehicle that has been kept in good mechanical order and has not suffered from the common wear and tear issues typically seen as a car enters its fifth year of service. With a recorded mileage of 18,534 miles over approximately five years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 3,707 miles per year. This is significantly lower than the UK national average. While low mileage generally implies less wear on the drivetrain and interior, it can also indicate periods of prolonged inactivity. Such usage patterns shift the mechanical risk from wear based degradation to time based degradation, where components may deteriorate due to standing rather than active use. Given the clean MOT history and low annual usage, the primary focus for a physical inspection should be on components affected by age and inactivity. The buyer should carefully examine the tyre sidewalls for signs of perishing, cracking, or flat spotting, as tyres can lose their structural integrity over time even if the tread depth remains legal. Particular attention should be paid to the braking system to check for heavy surface corrosion on the brake discs and to ensure there are no binding calipers, which can occur when a vehicle is left stationary for extended periods. Additionally, the health of the 12V battery should be verified, as low mileage vehicles often struggle to maintain a full charge, which can impact the reliability of the ISG and MHEV systems. The buyer must verify the service history to ensure that oil and filter changes have been performed according to the manufacturer's calendar intervals rather than just mileage milestones, as engine oil degrades over time regardless of distance travelled. Finally, a test drive should be used to listen for any unusual suspension knocks or stiffness in the steering, which can sometimes result from dried out lubrication in the joints during periods of low use.