2020 KIA Stonic 1.0L Petrol · LS20 UKY

The 2020 Kia Stonic presents a stable maintenance trend, passing its most recent MOT on 18 June 2025 at 35,633 miles with only minor advisories. The tester flagged both rear brake pads wearing thin and noted that fitted child seats restricted full inspection of the adult seatbelts. These are routine wear items rather than structural or mechanical failures. The vehicle has consistently passed each annual test, and the nature of the advisories has shifted from front brake and tyre wear in 2023 to rear brake wear in 2025, indicating a normal rotation of consumable components rather than a worsening fault pattern. The mileage progression is notably low for a six-year-old vehicle. Between the June 2023 test at 22,264 miles and June 2024 at 28,217 miles, the car covered 5,953 miles in twelve months. From June 2024 to June 2025, it recorded just 7,416 miles, an increase that still falls well below the UK average of around 8,000 miles per year. The current total of 35,633 miles equates to roughly 5,939 miles annually. This low-mileage profile suggests predominantly short urban journeys, which can accelerate wear on brake components and tyres through frequent stop-start cycles, even while keeping the overall odometer reading modest. Prospective buyers should pay particular attention to the braking system during any pre-purchase inspection. The 2023 test flagged front brake pads wearing thin and front tyre edge wear, while the 2025 test moved the advisory to the rear pads. This pattern suggests the vehicle has needed brake attention at both axles within a short timeframe, worth verifying whether discs have been replaced or skimmed alongside pads. The 2025 advisory regarding child seat obstruction of the adult seatbelt inspection is a minor administrative note, but a buyer should still physically extract and retract all belts to confirm they retract cleanly and lock under sudden load. Beyond the recorded advisories, the low annual mileage and urban usage profile warrant a closer look at the condition of the exhaust system, particularly the catalytic converter, which can suffer from incomplete regeneration cycles on short trips. Suspension bushes and shock absorbers should also be inspected for perishing, as prolonged standing periods can degrade rubber components regardless of mileage. The MOT record is clean and consistent, but the pattern of recurring brake wear advisories tells a story of a car that works hard in stop-start conditions rather than one that has been neglected.