2018 KIA Stinger 2.0L Petrol · LA18 PYU
2018 KIA Stinger (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 68,048 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA STINGER
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA18 PYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 68,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA18 PYU 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 (LA18 PYU) between June 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 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: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LA18 PYU Mileage History
- 28/06/202345,576 mi
- 12/07/202453,783 mi+8,207 mi
- 10/09/202561,390 mi+7,607 mi
- 23/09/202561,400 mi+10 mi
- 29/09/202668,048 mi+6,648 mi
Average of roughly 6,904 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Stinger
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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