Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Kia Stonic 2 S A?

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 Stonic 2 S A?

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 Stonic 2 S A?

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 Stonic 2 S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 711 vehicles, the 2022 Kia Stonic 2 S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Kia Stonic 2 S A?

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.

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Kia Stonic 2 S A (2022)

711 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Kia Stonic 2 S A

CarHunch analysed 711 real MOT records for the 2022 Kia Stonic 2 S A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 KIA STONIC 2 S-A is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 92% first-time pass rate compared to 80% nationally—this is a genuinely strong result. Only 3.7% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and well below concern levels for a buyer.

At just under 20,000 miles median mileage, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains the excellent pass performance. The typical owner faces less than one failure per vehicle and around 0.7 advisories, suggesting minimal wear issues—focus your pre-purchase inspection on routine items like brake fluid and air filters rather than structural concerns.

The 2022 Kia Stonic 2 S A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 12k–28k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 711 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.

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Based on MOT data from 711 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.7% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,778 Kia Stonic 2 S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 35.5%

1,340

Black 20.1%

759

Red 18%

679

White 15.8%

597

Yellow 10.7%

403

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Kia Stonic 2 S A 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.

19,912

typical

12,192

low mileage

27,944

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Kia Stonic 2 S A vehicles fall between 12,192 and 27,944 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,192 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.

✓ 12,192–27,944 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Kia Stonic 2 S As sit.

⚠ Over 37,724 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

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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