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

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93.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.8%

vs Kia Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Kia Soul First Edition Ev — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Soul First Edition Ev has an average MOT pass rate of 93.0%, which is 6.8 percentage points above the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Soul First Edition Ev is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Kia Soul First Edition Ev fails its MOT are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged. If you are preparing your Soul First Edition Ev 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 First Edition Ev, 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 First Edition Ev performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 1,641 vehicles

91.8%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

8.0%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

2020

Based on 2,218 vehicles

92.6%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

9.0%

Mileage at 3yr

38k mi

Mileage at 5yr

73k mi

0

Based on 958 vehicles

94.6%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 5yr

24k mi

Top MOT Failures — Kia Soul First Edition Ev

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

1

A tyre seriously damaged

2.2%
2

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.6%
3

A tyre cords visible or damaged

1.5%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.5%
5

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

0.7%
Kia Soul First Edition Ev Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Offside

2.4%

Front Nearside

2.1%

Rear Nearside

1.4%

Other Kia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kia models.

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60.1% pass rate

Kia X Ceed

100.0% pass rate

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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

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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 First Edition Ev

Kia Soul First Edition Ev — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Soul First Edition Ev MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Soul First Edition Ev?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Soul First Edition Ev is 93.0% 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 First Edition Ev?
The most common MOT failures on the Kia Soul First Edition Ev are: A tyre seriously damaged (2.2%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.6%), A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Kia Soul First Edition Ev reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.0%, the Kia Soul First Edition Ev is rated as "Excellent" 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 First Edition Ev?
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 First Edition Ev?
Typical mileage for the Kia Soul First Edition Ev: 38,792 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Soul First Edition Ev to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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