2020 KIA Stonic 1.4L Petrol · SM20 BDF
2020 KIA Stonic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11/08/2020. Recorded mileage 56,891 miles. MOT valid until 08/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA STONIC
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2020
- Engine
- 1368cc
SM20 BDF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 56,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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.
SM20 BDF Mileage History
- 24/08/202340,732 mi
- 09/10/202447,702 mi+6,970 mi
- 10/10/202447,702 mi
- 01/10/202556,891 mi+9,189 mi
Average of roughly 7,676 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SM20 BDF 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 (SM20 BDF) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i”.
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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