Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Kia Stinger?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Kia Stinger?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Kia Stinger?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Kia Stinger reliable?

Based on MOT data from 147 vehicles, the 2022 Kia Stinger has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Kia Stinger?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Kia Stinger are: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (7.3% of vehicles), Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (7.3% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (5.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Kia Stinger?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

CarHunch

Get Started

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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
Which year to buy? →

On this page

AI Analysis Reliability Overview Common Issues Check a Specific Reg Buyer's Checklist Mileage Distribution MOT Averages Compare Models

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.

We have limited data for the 2022 Kia Stinger — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.7%

At least once in MOT history

Check this vehicle

Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 15k–27k

For context

These stats describe 147 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

A solid choice — agree?

What tends to go wrong

Across 147 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 7.3%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 5.5%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 3.6%

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low · Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Wipers & washers 3.6%

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split · Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

See this vehicle's full MOT history & AI hunches

Spot recurring advisories, hidden issues, and how it compares to 147 Kia Stinger cars.

Before you buy a 2022 Kia Stinger

Based on MOT data from 147 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Kia Stinger vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

21,090

typical

14,876

low mileage

27,272

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,876 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,876–27,272 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Kia Stingers sit.

⚠ Over 36,817 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

Other model years — Kia Stinger: All Stinger years → Which year to buy? →

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Or browse all models: Kia →

Compare with another model

See how the 2022 Kia Stinger stacks up against a rival.

A solid choice — agree?