KIA Stinger
Registered from 2017 to 2021.
About this model
The Kia Stinger is a mid-size liftback/fastback manufactured by Kia between 2017 and 2023.
From the Wikipedia article Kia Stinger, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2019 2.0 petrol. 23 of 359 tests failed, 6%.
Better than 79% of 2019 cars. The typical one fails 9%, across 908 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 65% | 15 |
| Visibility | 22% | 5 |
| Brakes | 9% | 2 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4% | 1 |
| Lights and electrics | 4% | 1 |
| Plates and identity | 4% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- A headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID)
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 65% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 9% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Visibility — 22% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 40–60k miles this one fails 9% of its inspections, against the 12% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 7% | 5% | 94 | |
| 20–40k miles | 5% | 9% | 201 | |
| 40–60k miles | 9% | 12% | 56 |
351 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.3 petrol · 1864 kg · 2905 mm wheelbase · 9.7 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 petrol · 1727 kg · 2905 mm wheelbase · 9.0 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 3.3 petrol · 1857 kg · 2905 mm wheelbase · 9.7 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 3.3 petrol · 451 hp · 1911 kg · 2675 mm wheelbase · 10.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/02520/24
The oil supply line and hose assembly on the turbocharger's left-hand side may degrade due to heat from the exhaust manifold. This can cause oil leaks, and if oil comes into contact with hot exhaust parts, it could trigger a fire in the engine compartment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0358/19
There is a rough edge in the left fender body panel. It could damage the insulation of the front wiring harness located in the engine and passenger compartments. This could cause it to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall of the product from end users