2018 KIA Stonic 1.6L Diesel · LA18 YHW
2018 KIA Stonic (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 47,991 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA STONIC
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA18 YHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 47,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LA18 YHW 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 (LA18 YHW) between July 2022 and March 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.
LA18 YHW Mileage History
- 25/07/202228,419 mi
- 24/07/202333,563 mi+5,144 mi
- 30/07/202438,923 mi+5,360 mi
- 08/04/202542,663 mi+3,740 mi
- 19/03/202647,991 mi+5,328 mi
Average of roughly 5,363 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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
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