Kia Soul MOT Results

Registered in 2010
61.4% pass rate
from 3,129 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Soul is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Steering (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 14% fail on Steering linkage components (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 14% fail on Track rod end (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.064% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.096% fail on Steering play
      • 0.096% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.096% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.064% fail on Steering gear (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.064% fail on Power steering
      • 0.032% fail on Operation
      • 0.032% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.064% fail on Steering column (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Steering wheel
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes (25% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (46% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (36% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.77% fail on Service brake imbalance (95% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.064% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.74% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.064% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (29% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (38% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads (39% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.032% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.032% fail on Lever
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.42% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system (66% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.48% fail on Lever
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.064% fail on Pedal
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.096% fail on Brake fluid
  • 8.5% fail on Suspension (36% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.1% fail on Springs (44% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Coil springs (43% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Coil spring (44% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (31% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.064% fail on Axles
      • 0.064% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.032% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 7.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.064% fail on Individual direction indicators (95% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.29% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.26% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.032% fail on Horn
    • 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.032% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.032% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.032% fail on Switch
    • 0.032% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.032% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.096% fail on Driver's view (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on View to rear
      • 0.064% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.032% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Exhaust system (49% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.38% fail on Transmission (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Joints (74% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.13% fail on Tank
      • 0.032% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.096% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.064% fail on Seats
      • 0.064% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (43% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (42% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (44% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.77% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.58% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.096% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.064% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.064% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
    • 0.064% fail on Condition
  • 0.26% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (72% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
    • 0.096% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle (70% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plates (69% better than other 2010 cars)
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