2022 KIA Stonic GT-Line ISG Mhev 1.0L Hybrid electric · DN71 XTK

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2022 Kia Stonic GT-Line ISG MHEV was conducted on 2 December 2025, resulting in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. The previous test on 20 December 2024 also returned a pass with no advisories, meaning the vehicle has accrued two consecutive clean examinations without any flagged items relating to brakes, tyres, suspension, lighting, emissions, or structural integrity. From a trend perspective, this represents a stable and well-maintained pattern; there is no evidence of escalating or recurring concerns, and the absence of advisories on both recent tests suggests that wear-related components were within satisfactory tolerances at the time of inspection. While a clean MOT history is reassuring, it remains a point-in-time assessment and should be complemented by an independent pre-purchase inspection. With a recorded mileage of 23,048 miles over approximately four years, this Stonic has covered an average of around 5,762 miles annually, which is notably below the typical UK mileage of 7,000 to 9,000 miles per year for a vehicle of this age. This low annual usage suggests either predominantly short urban journeys, a commuter-driven second vehicle, or extended periods of standing. While lower mileage generally equates to less wear on the engine, drivetrain, and braking surfaces, it introduces specific mechanical considerations. Prolonged standing can accelerate corrosion on brake discs, promote binding in caliper slide pins, degrade the 12V battery through repeated shallow discharge cycles, and allow moisture accumulation in the engine oil, all of which are time-dependent rather than mileage-dependent failure modes. Given the clean MOT record and the modest annual mileage, prospective buyers should focus their inspection on age and standing-related deterioration rather than wear from heavy use. The tyres warrant close attention, as rubber compounds degrade with age regardless of tread depth; check the sidewalls and tread face for perishing, cracking, or hardening, and verify the manufacturing date code on the sidewall to ensure they are not older than five or six years. The brake discs, particularly the rear ones, may exhibit surface corrosion or light pitting from infrequent use, so during a test drive listen for any grinding or pulsation under light braking, and verify that the handbrake holds firmly without excessive travel. A sluggish or hesitant engine start, flickering dashboard electronics, or the need to jump-start the vehicle would indicate a weakened 12V battery, which is common in low-use cars and should be load-tested before purchase. Further due diligence should include a thorough examination of all fluid services, as these are predominantly calendar-based. Engine oil and filter changes are typically required annually or every 10,000 miles, and given the low mileage, the vehicle may be approaching or overdue an oil service based on time elapsed since the last documented change. The brake fluid, coolant, and if applicable the transmission fluid all have recommended replacement intervals irrespective of mileage, and the absence of a fully stamped service history would warrant closer scrutiny. Finally, it is advisable to confirm that any recall work, particularly relating to the mild-hybrid 48V system and associated electrical components, has been completed by an authorised Kia dealer, and to ensure the vehicle is supplied with both keys, the original book pack, and a current V5C logbook. A professional pre-purchase inspection by a Kia specialist or independent garage remains the most prudent step to verify the overall condition of this otherwise well-presented, low-mileage Stonic.