2019 KIA Stonic 1.0L Petrol · DS19 NHP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs on wear components. The most recent test in March 2026 at 32,958 miles identified a failure due to a severely deteriorated nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover. While the vehicle passed following this inspection, it indicates that rubber components are beginning to perish due to age rather than high-mileage wear. The mileage profile is notably low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. Between February 2024 and March 2026, the car covered roughly 6,900 miles, suggesting consistent low-intensity use. However, the failure in March 2023 at 20,851 miles for mismatched tyre sizes on the nearside rear axle suggests a previous lapse in attention to basic vehicle standards or an emergency repair that was not rectified. Beyond that specific incident, the record remained clean for several annual tests. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension assembly for signs of perished boots or leaking grease, as the 2026 failure suggests further degradation may occur across the axle. The 2024 record flagged thin front brake pads at 26,049 miles, so the remaining friction life should be verified to ensure they were replaced. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also check for tyre flat spots or brake disc corrosion, which are common in vehicles that remain stationary for extended periods.