Kia Soul MOT Results

Registered in 2011
61.8% pass rate
from 3,621 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2011 cars)
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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Soul is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Steering (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 12% fail on Steering linkage components (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 12% fail on Track rod end (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.028% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.028% fail on Other components
        • 0.028% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.083% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.028% fail on Operation
    • 0.028% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 9.6% fail on Suspension (14% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.3% fail on Springs (29% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs (29% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring (29% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.91% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.64% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.083% fail on Shock absorbers (88% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.055% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.028% fail on Axles
      • 0.028% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.028% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 8.8% fail on Brakes (29% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (27% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
    • 3.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (41% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (49% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.055% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.91% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt (62% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.88% fail on Parking brake performance (77% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.055% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.083% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.055% fail on Pedal
    • 0.36% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.083% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.028% fail on Servos
    • 0.055% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.055% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.083% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (38% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (41% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (46% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Direction indicators (45% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Flashing type (45% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.25% fail on Individual direction indicators (76% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.39% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.028% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.028% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.30% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.25% fail on Battery(ies) (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.028% fail on Horn
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.028% fail on Switch
    • 0.028% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility (25% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.083% fail on View to rear
      • 0.083% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.055% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.055% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.055% fail on Size/type
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.91% fail on Spark ignition (41% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.39% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.083% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.028% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.88% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.33% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.028% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.083% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.055% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Transmission (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Drive shafts (50% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Joints (49% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Exhaust system (54% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.083% fail on Tank
      • 0.028% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.083% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.083% fail on Doors
      • 0.055% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.055% fail on Door condition
      • 0.028% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.028% fail on Door condition
    • 0.055% fail on Body
      • 0.028% fail on Panel
      • 0.028% fail on Other body component
    • 0.028% fail on Towbar
      • 0.028% fail on Towbar condition
  • 0.33% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (56% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
      • 0.028% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.22% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
  • 0.028% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.028% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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