2019 KIA Stonic 1.0L Petrol · FL19 CXT

The 2019 Kia Stonic presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 6 August 2025 at 52,609 miles with zero defects. That clean result followed an earlier failure on the same day for front brake pads worn below 1.5 mm, indicating the previous owner addressed the deficiency promptly within the same testing session. The trajectory from 2022 through 2025 shows no structural or safety-critical failures, only minor wear-related advisories and one rectified brake issue, which is consistent with attentive ownership rather than neglect. The mileage progression tells a straightforward story. Between 3 August 2023 at 30,412 miles and 12 August 2024 at 41,497 miles, the car covered 11,085 miles in twelve months, then added 11,112 miles between 12 August 2024 and 6 August 2025. That annual rate of roughly 11,000 miles sits above the 7,516-mile lifetime average, suggesting heavier recent use, likely a mix of motorway and suburban driving. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests shows 8,220 miles added over twelve months, confirming the car has not stood idle for long periods. No anomalous jumps or suspicious plateaus appear in the record. Buyers should still inspect the front brake discs and pads in person. The August 2024 advisory flagged front pads wearing thin at 41,497 miles, and by August 2025 the pads had deteriorated enough to fail at 52,609 miles, meaning the current set may already be approaching minimum thickness again. The 2023 advisory for both front tyres wearing on the edges points to possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes, so check the inner shoulders of all four tyres and look for uneven wear patterns. Examine the underside for corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points, particularly around the rear beam and suspension arms, as salt exposure over seven winters can cause hidden deterioration even when the MOT record appears clean. A short road test should verify that the front brakes do not pull, drag, or produce judder under moderate and firm pedal application.