2019 KIA Stonic 1.0L Petrol · YL55 SEL
2019 KIA Stonic (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08/04/2019. Recorded mileage 43,516 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA STONIC
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2019
- Engine
- 998cc
YL55 SEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 43,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
YL55 SEL Mileage History
- 04/04/202321,514 mi
- 01/04/202429,151 mi+7,637 mi
- 15/04/202536,574 mi+7,423 mi
- 22/04/202536,574 mi
- 13/04/202643,516 mi+6,942 mi
Average of roughly 7,274 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL55 SEL 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 2019 Kia Stonic (YL55 SEL) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 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 (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (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.
- 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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