Kia Soul MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Soul. Check any Soul by registration number below.

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77.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-8.6%

vs Kia Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Kia Soul — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Soul has an average MOT pass rate of 77.6%, which is 8.6 percentage points below the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Soul on the road.

The most common reasons a Kia Soul fails its MOT are a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Soul for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Kia Soul, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kia Soul performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 843 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

9.4%

Mileage at 5yr

48k mi

2018

Based on 4,972 vehicles

90.9%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

9.1%

Mileage at 5yr

49k mi

2017

Based on 4,221 vehicles

88.0%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

11.9%

Mileage at 5yr

66k mi

2016

Based on 5,340 vehicles

86.8%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

13.2%

2015

Based on 6,440 vehicles

84.8%Good

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

17.2%

Mileage at 10yr

107k mi

2014

Based on 6,163 vehicles

80.4%Good

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

20.4%

Mileage at 10yr

109k mi

2013

Based on 3,087 vehicles

69.1%Average

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

30.0%

Mileage at 10yr

105k mi

2012

Based on 3,750 vehicles

67.0%Average

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.8%

Retest Rate

32.5%

Mileage at 10yr

124k mi

2011

Based on 8,059 vehicles

64.9%Below Average

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

34.3%

2010

Based on 7,036 vehicles

64.1%Below Average

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.7%

Retest Rate

34.0%

2009

Based on 5,159 vehicles

63.3%Below Average

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

9.8%

Retest Rate

33.6%

0

Based on 28,529 vehicles

80.0%Good

Kia average: 86.2%

Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

Top MOT Failures — Kia Soul

The most common reasons a Kia Soul fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

5.8%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.4%

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

2.3%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

2.1%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

1.7%

Kia Soul Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

2.3%

Front Offside

1.3%

Rear Nearside

1.2%

Other Kia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kia models.

Kia Magentis

60.1% pass rate

Kia X Ceed

100.0% pass rate

Kia Carens

56.6% pass rate

Kia Xceed Edition Isg

90.2% pass rate

Kia Ceed

87.6% pass rate

Kia Sorento

80.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Kia Soul

Kia Soul — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Soul MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Soul?

The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Soul is 77.6% compared to the Kia average of 86.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Soul?

The most common MOT failures on the Kia Soul are: A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (5.8%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4%), A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Kia Soul reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 77.6%, the Kia Soul is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Kia Soul?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Kia Soul?

Typical mileage for the Kia Soul: 48,023 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Soul to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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