2018 KIA Stonic 1.0L Petrol · MY53 SAM
2018 KIA Stonic (1.0L, petrol). First registered 06/11/2018. Recorded mileage 32,648 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA STONIC
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 998cc
MY53 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 32,648 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.
MY53 SAM Mileage History
- 14/10/202115,993 mi
- 26/10/202220,546 mi+4,553 mi
- 31/10/202324,784 mi+4,238 mi
- 23/10/202428,017 mi+3,233 mi
- 29/10/202532,648 mi+4,631 mi
Average of roughly 4,121 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MY53 SAM 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 (MY53 SAM) 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.
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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