2020 KIA Stonic 1.0L Petrol · R40 AUB
2020 KIA Stonic (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 46,324 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA STONIC
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R40 AUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 46,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R40 AUB 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 2020 Kia Stonic (R40 AUB) between November 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))”.
R40 AUB Mileage History
- 11/11/202331,578 mi
- 26/10/202439,156 mi+7,578 mi
- 27/10/202545,528 mi+6,372 mi
- 27/10/202545,528 mi
- 17/09/202646,324 mi+796 mi
Average of roughly 5,173 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: Average
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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.
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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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