2018 KIA Stonic 1.0L Petrol · WN68 KXW
2018 KIA Stonic (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 49,033 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA STONIC
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN68 KXW Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 49,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN68 KXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Stonic (WN68 KXW) between September 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 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 (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
WN68 KXW Mileage History
- 14/09/20215,463 mi
- 02/06/20236,634 mi+1,171 mi
- 31/05/202422,181 mi+15,547 mi
- 30/05/202535,956 mi+13,775 mi
- 27/05/202649,033 mi+13,077 mi
- 27/05/202649,033 mi
Average of roughly 9,274 miles per year across 6 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
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