2020 KIA Stonic 1.0L Petrol · P12 DLR
2020 KIA Stonic (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2020. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA STONIC
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P12 DLR Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 01/10/2027
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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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: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
- 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.
MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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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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