2019 KIA Stonic 1.0L Petrol · RF19 OLE

The 2019 KIA Stonic has maintained a clean MOT history since its last test on 2025-07-16, passing without defects at 98,896 miles. The only anomaly in the record is the 2025-07-10 failure at 98,685 miles, where no specific faults were logged—this suggests either a minor administrative oversight or a test centre error, as no recurring issues are documented. The preceding tests, spanning 2022 to 2024, all passed without advisories, indicating consistent compliance with UK roadworthiness standards. However, the failure at 98,685 miles—just 211 miles before the subsequent pass—raises cautious questions about whether the vehicle was driven between tests or if the failure was procedural rather than mechanical. The recorded mileage of 98,896 miles over seven years reflects an average of approximately 14,128 miles annually, which is significantly higher than the UK average for a vehicle of this age. This suggests either frequent use or prolonged periods of active service rather than storage. The largest mileage jump occurred between the 2023-04-24 test (62,138 miles) and the 2024-07-30 test (85,489 miles), a 23,351-mile increase in just three months, which may indicate intensive driving conditions. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests is unusually short—just 10 months—despite the vehicle accumulating only 1,207 miles in that period, implying either a deliberate early retest or a temporary reduction in usage. Given the lack of documented faults, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of high-wear components given the elevated mileage. Focus on the suspension system, particularly the condition of coil springs, bushes, and shock absorbers, as these are prone to deterioration over 98,000 miles. The brakes, while not explicitly failed, warrant scrutiny for uneven wear, binding calipers, or corrosion on the discs and pads—especially if the vehicle was driven through wet or salted roads. Structural integrity should also be assessed, particularly around wheel arches, sills, and the subframe, where corrosion can compromise safety without always appearing in MOT records. The absence of advisories in past tests does not guarantee current condition, so visual inspection of underbody panels and wheel bearings is essential.