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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,506 vehicles, the 2022 Kia Stonic 2 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93%, 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?

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 (2022)

1,506 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93% first-time pass rate

2022 Kia Stonic 2

CarHunch analysed 1,506 real MOT records for the 2022 Kia Stonic 2. 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 is a reliably robust first-time passer at 91.2%, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 4.5% of vehicles tested. This is a petrol-only cohort with no significant fuel-type trade-offs to consider.

At 22,109 miles median mileage, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains the low failure rate of 0.16 per vehicle—though the 0.7 advisories per vehicle suggest minor wear is starting to show. If you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on any advisory items noted in its MOT history, as these early warnings often become real problems within the next service cycle.

The 2022 Kia Stonic 2 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.16

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 15k–31k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,506 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 1,506 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	1,503	93%	0.16

Colour Breakdown

Based on 6,699 Kia Stonic 2 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 34.3%

2,299

White 18.4%

1,232

Black 18.2%

1,217

Red 17.6%

1,178

Yellow 11.5%

773

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Kia Stonic 2 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.

22,109

typical

15,043

low mileage

30,978

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Kia Stonic 2 vehicles fall between 15,043 and 30,978 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,043 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.

✓ 15,043–30,978 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Kia Stonic 2s sit.

⚠ Over 41,820 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

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.16

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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