2018 KIA Stonic 1.0L Petrol · HK18 LWM
2018 KIA Stonic (1.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 39,565 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA STONIC
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HK18 LWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 39,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
HK18 LWM Mileage History
- 10/06/202213,173 mi
- 28/04/202316,172 mi+2,999 mi
- 04/04/202423,848 mi+7,676 mi
- 07/04/202531,487 mi+7,639 mi
- 02/04/202639,565 mi+8,078 mi
Average of roughly 6,924 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HK18 LWM 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 (HK18 LWM) between June 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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- 1.0 T-GDi Dual-Mass Flywheel and Clutch WearModerate
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 ShudderSerious
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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