Kia Stinger (2022)

147 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Kia Stinger

CarHunch analysed 147 real MOT records for the 2022 Kia Stinger. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 Kia Stinger is a genuinely reliable performer, passing its first MOT 95.7% of the time—well ahead of the UK average of 80%—with only 2.7% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects. This is a solidly safe buy from a mechanical standpoint.

These cars are running around 21,000 miles at test time, which is spot-on for their age, and they're racking up very few failures (0.09 per vehicle) and modest advisory issues (0.6 per vehicle). If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection is still sensible, but you're looking at a model with a strong track record for getting through MOT without drama.

Generally reliable 15.7% above UK average
95.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
21,090
typical mileage
14,876–27,272 middle half
2.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.09
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 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.
  • 📄 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

14,876
low mileage
21,090
typical
27,272
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Kia Stinger vehicles fall between 14,876 and 27,272 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.09
Avg failures per vehicle
0.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2022 Kia Stinger

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

  • 7.3%
    Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 7.3%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 5.5%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 5.5%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 5.5%
    Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 5.5%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 5.5%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 3.6%
    Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022. Counts include advisories and failures.

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