Kia Stonic Connect MHEV (2022)
2022 Kia Stonic Connect MHEV
CarHunch analysed 531 real MOT records for the 2022 Kia Stonic Connect MHEV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 Kia Stonic Connect MHEV is genuinely reliable at its first MOT, passing 96.8% of the time against the UK average of 80%—a 16.7 percentage point margin that's substantially better than typical. Dangerous defects are rare at just 0.8%, so safety isn't a concern here.
With a median mileage of just over 20,000 miles for a two-year-old vehicle, these cars have been driven sensibly, and the average failure rate of 0.06 per vehicle confirms they're holding up well. If you're considering one, check the service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the hybrid system components, though the data suggests mechanical trouble is unlikely.
What to check before buying a 2022 Kia Stonic Connect MHEV
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%) | 529 | 96.8% | 0.06 |
| Petrol (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 Kia Stonic Connect MHEV 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.
Half of all 2022 Kia Stonic Connect MHEV vehicles fall between 14,478 and 28,629 miles.
MOT History Averages
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