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Kia Stonic buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Kia Stonic costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 359 for sale right now.
Our take on the Kia Stonic
A 2023 Kia Stonic typically advertises at €19,900 and a 2018 one at €12,900, so it loses roughly 8% of its value a year at that age, slower than most cars. Most for sale are petrols; diesels are rarer, at 6%. At the NCT, the 2017–2020 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 1.0 petrol is the most common engine (64% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 320k km.
Check a Kia Stonic's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Kia Stonic prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €32,150 | 0k km | 28 |
| 2026 | €27,900 | 5k km | 76 |
| 2025 | €24,000 | 18k km | 24 |
| 2024 | €20,900 | 38k km | 45 |
| 2023 | €19,900 | 48k km | 48 |
| 2022 | €17,900 | 70k km | 22 |
| 2021 | €17,500 | 82k km | 38 |
| 2020 | €14,950 | 98k km | 23 |
| 2019 | €14,500 | 97k km | 24 |
| 2018 | €12,900 | 130k km | 29 |
Kia Stonic NCT pass rate
How often Kia Stonics pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 85% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 75% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 75% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 80% | 64% |
Most common reasons a 2021 Kia Stonic fails: wheel alignment (7.6% of tests, more than most cars), steering & suspension (7.4% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (4.3% of tests), wheels & tyres (4% of tests).
Common Kia Stonic problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | ~320k km | ~€180 | 156 |
| 1.0 Hybrid | ~320k km | ~€180 | 36 |
| 1.2 Petrol | ~320k km | ~€200 | 21 |
| 1.6 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€190 | 17 |
| 1.4 Petrol | ~320k km | ~€210 | 12 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Kia Stonic
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Kia Stonic
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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