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Kia Stinger reliability by build year

Coverage 2017-20231 named generationSaloonPETROL / DIESEL

We've only got 532 MOT tests for Kia Stingers built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Kia Stinger built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Kia Stingers built around 2018 fail their MOT a little less often than similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

11% of MOT tests on Kia Stingers built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 14% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Kia Stingers built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Kia Stinger's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Stinger's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Stinger Mk1 (CK)

Mk1 (CK) (2017-2023)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROLDIESEL

11.1% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Likely between 8.7% and 14.0%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 532 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Kia Stinger.

See every build year for the Kia Stinger

By age

Kia Stinger fail rate by age

This chart combines every Kia Stinger ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
1599.4%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
20910.1%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
55711.5%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
91510.8%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
53211.1%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
515.9%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 5 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Kia Stingers

These issues come from 7-year-old Kia Stingers, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    21.1%
    Advisory: 180Fail: 22 (11% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    12.2%
    Advisory: 94Fail: 10 (10% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    7.5%
    Advisory: 37Fail: 17 (31% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    4.3%
    Advisory: 36Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    3.4%
    Advisory: 24Fail: 4 (14% of the times it was found)

Based on 532 MOT tests on 7-year-old Kia Stingers, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Kia Stingers notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelNot much data
  1. Brakes + Tyres59%
  2. Other + Tyres30%
  3. Brakes + Other15%
  4. Brakes + Lighting7%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 71 MOT tests on Kia Stinger cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Kia Stinger.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

13 recalls in all

4 of the 13 Kia Stinger recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 4 recalls

Top concerns

  • Kia Stinger oil feed pipe leak
  • Kia Stinger high pressure fuel pump recall
  • The electrical circuit within the hecu may experience a short circuit condition

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other saloons to compare

Other saloons to compare

  1. 1

    Audi A6

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.2%
    Dangerous
    4.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    79.1%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 2.2%, against 3.8% for the Kia Stinger.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    10,105 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Jaguar XE

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.6%
    Dangerous
    6%

    No clear edge over the Kia Stinger on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    8,135 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Jaguar XF

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.6%
    Dangerous
    5.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    91.1%

    Fewer dangerous faults: 5.3%, against 6.0% for the Kia Stinger.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    6,761 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    BMW 3 Series

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.6%
    Dangerous
    5.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.8%

    No clear edge over the Kia Stinger on these figures.

    15 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    31,268 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Kia Stinger across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. It has among the lowest fail rates of the 12 Kia models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 532 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Kia Stinger ever sold: 2,423 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 532 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.