2021 KIA Stonic GT-Line S ISG Mhev S-A 1.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · LD21 DDA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in February 2026 at 50,126 miles flagged the vehicle for thin front brake pads and worn front discs. While the car passed the test, the presence of these advisories shortly after a clean record suggests that braking components are only being addressed once they approach the limit of legality rather than being replaced during routine service intervals. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between the March 2024 test at 37,541 miles and the March 2025 test at 44,698 miles, the car covered roughly 7,100 miles, followed by a more rapid accumulation of 5,428 miles in the eleven months leading up to the February 2026 test. This steady usage indicates typical road mileage and explains the gradual wear on consumable items like the braking system. A buyer should scrutinize the braking system during a physical inspection, as the failure in March 2025 at 44,683 miles highlighted a binding offside rear brake caliper and thin pads. This specific fault often indicates a seized piston or a neglected slide pin, which can lead to uneven wear across the entire axle. Given the 2026 advisories for front discs and pads, the buyer must verify if the front system has actually been replaced or check the remaining material for signs of glazing or heat scoring that would indicate ongoing mechanical stress.