Kia Soul MOT Results

Registered in 2015
85.2% pass rate
from 2,653 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Soul is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.8% fail on Brakes (37% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.038% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.57% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.57% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.038% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.038% fail on Lever
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance (94% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.075% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.075% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.038% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.038% fail on Pedal
    • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.038% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.038% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.038% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.075% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.075% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.038% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.038% fail on View to rear
      • 0.038% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres (25% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (33% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (60% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Headlamp aim (44% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.30% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.038% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Headlamps (86% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.038% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.11% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (79% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.075% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.038% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.038% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 0.87% fail on Suspension (73% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.075% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.038% fail on Springs
      • 0.038% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.038% fail on Coil spring
  • 0.19% fail on Steering
    • 0.075% fail on Steering coupling (93 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Universal joint (98 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Steering play (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Steering rack (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.038% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.038% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.19% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
  • 0.19% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (84% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Exhaust emissions (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Spark ignition (83% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.038% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.075% fail on Compression ignition (84% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.038% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment
  • 0.075% fail on Body, chassis, structure (92% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.038% fail on Body
      • 0.038% fail on Other body component
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  • Kia Soul (2014 - 2019)
    Practical family car. High quality and attractive cabin. Easy to drive. Steers and handles decently. Outstandingly reliable.

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