2018 KIA Stonic 1.0L Petrol · LS68 VHT
2018 KIA Stonic (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 42,816 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA STONIC
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS68 VHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 42,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LS68 VHT 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 (LS68 VHT) between October 2021 and October 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.
LS68 VHT Mileage History
- 22/10/202123,998 mi
- 20/10/202228,679 mi+4,681 mi
- 20/10/202334,430 mi+5,751 mi
- 18/10/202438,080 mi+3,650 mi
- 21/10/202542,816 mi+4,736 mi
Average of roughly 4,707 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: Excellent
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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
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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