2018 KIA Stonic 1.6L Diesel · LC18 VFW
2018 KIA Stonic (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23/05/2018. Recorded mileage 80,498 miles. MOT valid until 20/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA STONIC
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1582cc
LC18 VFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 80,498 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.
LC18 VFW Mileage History
- 21/05/202239,441 mi
- 29/07/202354,596 mi+15,155 mi
- 17/07/202465,284 mi+10,688 mi
- 12/07/202577,232 mi+11,948 mi
- 21/11/202580,498 mi+3,266 mi
Average of roughly 11,713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC18 VFW 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 (LC18 VFW) between May 2022 and November 2025.
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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