2018 KIA Stinger 2.0L Petrol · HJ12 MAR
2018 KIA Stinger (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2018. Recorded mileage 61,663 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA STINGER
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ12 MAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 61,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ12 MAR 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 Stinger (HJ12 MAR) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
HJ12 MAR Mileage History
- 30/01/202448,933 mi
- 03/09/202453,940 mi+5,007 mi
- 04/09/202559,395 mi+5,455 mi
- 16/04/202661,629 mi+2,234 mi
- 08/05/202661,663 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 5,610 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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