Kia Stinger (2019)

898 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.1% first-time pass rate

2019 Kia Stinger

CarHunch analysed 898 real MOT records for the 2019 Kia Stinger. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 11.1% above UK average
91.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
29,767
typical mileage
22,208–39,362 middle half
20%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.49
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2019 Kia Stinger

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 20% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (67%) 604 92.2% 0.42
Diesel (33%) 294 88.8% 0.63

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Kia Stinger vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

22,208
low mileage
29,767
typical
39,362
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Kia Stinger vehicles fall between 22,208 and 39,362 miles.

2019 Kia Stinger — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 843 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.

870 843 2022 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.49
Avg failures per vehicle
3.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Kia Stinger

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 29.7%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 27.3%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 27%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 23.1%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 17.5%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 17.4%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 6.8%
    Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 6.4%
    Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.

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