2018 KIA Stonic 1.6L Diesel · DA18 VBC
2018 KIA Stonic (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18/05/2018. Recorded mileage 42,550 miles. MOT valid until 10/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA STONIC
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1582cc
DA18 VBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 42,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Kia Stonic (YB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
DA18 VBC Mileage History
- 01/04/202220,867 mi
- 31/03/202323,933 mi+3,066 mi
- 05/04/202427,769 mi+3,836 mi
- 11/04/202530,831 mi+3,062 mi
- 02/04/202642,550 mi+11,719 mi
Average of roughly 5,417 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA18 VBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Stonic (DA18 VBC) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: KIA STONIC
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 1.0 T-GDi Dual-Mass Flywheel and Clutch Wear(Moderate)
Urban-driven 1.0 T-GDi manual models can suffer premature clutch slip and DMF judder, exacerbated by stop-start city driving.
- 7-Speed DCT Clutch Pack Shudder(Serious)
The 7-speed dual-clutch automatic can develop judder and jerky gear shifts in heavy stop-and-go traffic, indicating clutch pack wear or actuator misalignment.
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