Kia Soul MOT Results

Registered in 2016
86.0% pass rate
from 2,196 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Soul is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers (44% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Washers
    • 0.046% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.046% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes (34% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.046% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.23% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.23% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.7% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Service brake performance (90% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt (94% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.55% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.046% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.23% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.091% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic parking brake (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Lever
    • 0.091% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.091% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.091% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.046% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.046% fail on Pedal
    • 0.046% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.046% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.091% fail on Size/type
  • 1.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.36% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.046% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.046% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.046% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.046% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.046% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.046% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.046% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 0.59% fail on Suspension (72% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.091% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Steering
    • 0.046% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.046% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.046% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.046% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.046% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Exhaust emissions (83% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.091% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.046% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.046% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.091% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.091% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.091% fail on Condition
  • 0.046% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.046% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.046% fail on Pipe
  • 0.046% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.046% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • 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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