2020 KIA Stonic 1.0L Petrol · NL20 XCM
2020 KIA Stonic (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 43,607 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA STONIC
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NL20 XCM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 43,607 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: Excellent
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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.
NL20 XCM Mileage History
- 14/04/202325,792 mi
- 09/04/202432,124 mi+6,332 mi
- 08/04/202538,317 mi+6,193 mi
- 07/04/202643,607 mi+5,290 mi
Average of roughly 5,975 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
NL20 XCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Kia Stonic (NL20 XCM) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 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.
- 48V Mild-Hybrid iMT Clutch Sensor Hesitation(Moderate)
On EcoDynamics+ mild-hybrid variants, the electronic clutch actuator (clutch-by-wire) can hesitate or jerk when re-engaging after coasting, requiring calibration or software updates.
- 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.
- 48V Mild-Hybrid iMT Clutch Sensor HesitationModerate
On EcoDynamics+ mild-hybrid variants, the electronic clutch actuator (clutch-by-wire) can hesitate or jerk when re-engaging after coasting, requiring calibration or software updates.
- 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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