2018 KIA Stonic 1.6L Diesel · SL18 AMK
2018 KIA Stonic (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2018. Recorded mileage 96,655 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA STONIC
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL18 AMK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 96,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SL18 AMK MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Stonic (SL18 AMK) between May 2022 and April 2025.
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.
SL18 AMK Mileage History
- 14/05/202265,773 mi
- 26/04/202375,471 mi+9,698 mi
- 08/05/202486,025 mi+10,554 mi
- 24/04/202596,655 mi+10,630 mi
Average of roughly 10,481 miles per year across 4 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.
- 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.
- 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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