2018 KIA Stonic 1.4L Petrol · CE68 TWN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in the braking system performance. While the car passed its previous three tests without defects, the most recent inspection on 24 September 2025 at 27,687 miles identified an offside rear brake binding. The tester noted that the rear brakes only just met the imbalance requirements, indicating that the braking system is beginning to show its age or requires mechanical attention to prevent a future failure. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,461 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage over time, moving from 17,437 miles in September 2021 to 27,687 miles in the 2025 test. This low mileage often suggests less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it also correlates with potential issues like brake binding or seized caliper pistons, which frequently occur when a vehicle sits for long periods or undergoes only very short trips. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear braking assembly to determine if the binding is caused by a sticking caliper slider or corrosion on the brake carrier. The 2021 test flagged a nearside front tyre worn to the edge, which suggests a previous alignment issue or incorrect tyre pressures that should be monitored. Given the low mileage and the recent binding fault, it is also essential to check for dry cracking in rubber suspension bushes and tyres, as these components may have degraded due to age rather than mileage.