2018 KIA Stonic 1.0L Petrol · EL18 NEC
2018 KIA Stonic (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2018. Recorded mileage 65,113 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA STONIC
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 998cc
EL18 NEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 65,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
EL18 NEC Mileage History
- 27/09/202245,550 mi
- 25/09/202352,804 mi+7,254 mi
- 26/09/202352,804 mi
- 25/09/202458,812 mi+6,008 mi
- 01/10/202565,113 mi+6,301 mi
Average of roughly 6,496 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EL18 NEC 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 (EL18 NEC) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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