2020 KIA Stonic 1.0L Petrol · ES55 MER
2020 KIA Stonic (1.0L, petrol). First registered 05/06/2020. Recorded mileage 18,643 miles. MOT valid until 07/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA STONIC
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2020
- Engine
- 998cc
ES55 MER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 18,643 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: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
ES55 MER Mileage History
- 09/03/20233,578 mi
- 13/02/20247,035 mi+3,457 mi
- 08/02/202513,410 mi+6,375 mi
- 08/02/202513,410 mi
- 29/01/202618,643 mi+5,233 mi
Average of roughly 5,207 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ES55 MER 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 2020 Kia Stonic (ES55 MER) between March 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 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.
- 48V Mild-Hybrid iMT Clutch Sensor Hesitation(Moderate)
On EcoDynamics+ mild-hybrid variants, the electronic clutch actuator (clutch-by-wire) can hesitate or jerk when re-engaging after coasting, requiring calibration or software updates.
- 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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