KiaSoul MOT results
In 2025, 70.2% of Kia Soul MOT tests were passed first time, about the same as the 70.0% for cars of the same age. 8.1% had at least one dangerous defect (7.9% for cars the same age). The typical Kia Soul tested was 10 years old with 66,700 miles. Based on 24,210 initial MOT tests in Great Britain.
RegisterHow many Kia Soul cars are on the road
- First-time pass
- 70.2%no defects to fix
- Cars the same age
- 70.0%first-time pass
- Fixed at the test
- 4.8%passed after repair
- Failed
- 24.9%needed a retest
- Dangerous defect
- 8.1%same age 7.9%
- Typical mileage
- 66,700at the test
First-time pass rate by year first registered
| Year first registered | Tests | First-time pass | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 835 | 91.3% | 88.5% |
| 2021 | 1,060 | 89.2% | 87.2% |
| 2020 | 837 | 85.5% | 85.9% |
| 2019 | 324 | 85.5% | 83.5% |
| 2018 | 1,903 | 84.5% | 80.8% |
| 2017 | 1,632 | 85.0% | 78.1% |
| 2016 | 2,058 | 78.2% | 74.8% |
| 2015 | 2,501 | 76.0% | 71.8% |
| 2014 | 2,558 | 72.3% | 68.5% |
| 2013 | 1,263 | 61.6% | 65.6% |
| 2012 | 1,540 | 58.8% | 63.2% |
| 2011 | 3,129 | 57.0% | 61.0% |
| 2010 | 2,681 | 56.3% | 59.1% |
| 2009 | 1,887 | 51.4% | 58.1% |
Years with fewer than 30 tests are left out.
By age at the test
| Age | Tests | First-time pass | All cars | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 years | 1,959 | 89.5% | 87.4% | 28,800 |
| 5-9 years | 7,443 | 81.9% | 79.1% | 47,700 |
| 10-14 years | 11,254 | 63.8% | 65.7% | 79,500 |
| 15-19 years | 3,298 | 52.9% | 57.6% | 99,500 |
Where they fail
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against cars of the same age.
A test can fail in more than one area. Failures fixed during the test are included.
Most common failures
The 10 defects that failed Kia Soul tests most often, as a share of all tests.
| Failure | Tests | Cars the same age | vs same age | Marked dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4× | 0.0% |
| Position lamp: not working Lights and electrics | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.3× | 0.0% |
| Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements Brakes | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.3× | 0.0% |
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres Dangerous | 2.3% | 2.4% | 1.0× | 100.0% |
| Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.1× | 0.0% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors) | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2× | 0.0% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes Dangerous | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.1× | 100.0% |
| Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.3× | 0.0% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.1× | 0.0% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lights and electrics | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.8× | 0.0% |
“vs same age” compares this model with cars of the same age: 2.0× means twice as often. “Marked dangerous” is how often the tester recorded that failure as dangerous.
Most common advisories
Things the tester noted to watch, which don’t fail the test.
| Advisory | Tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 18.2% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 11.3% |
| Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 10.9% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 8.3% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 7.3% |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 4.2% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has slight play | 4.0% |
| Coil spring: corroded | 3.5% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively | 3.2% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively | 3.0% |
By fuel
| Fuel | Tests | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 13,712 | 66.5% |
| Petrol | 6,904 | 69.1% |
| Electric | 3,593 | 86.6% |
Fuels with fewer than 30 tests are left out. Different fuels often mean different ages, so compare with care.