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Kia Soul MOT Results

Registered in 2009
59.1% pass rate
from 2,447 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Soul is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Steering (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 13% fail on Steering linkage components (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 13% fail on Track rod end (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Locking devices (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.041% fail on Other components
        • 0.041% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.29% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.082% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.082% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.041% fail on Steering box
    • 0.041% fail on Power steering
      • 0.041% fail on Operation
    • 0.041% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.041% fail on Steering column
    • 0.041% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 12% fail on Brakes (40% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (61% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.082% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.082% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.082% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.041% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.041% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.74% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (91% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs (85% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Brake drums (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.041% fail on Cable
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (83% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.041% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.65% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.57% fail on Hand lever (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Pedal
    • 0.53% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.53% fail on Lever
    • 0.25% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.041% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.082% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (45% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (47% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (82% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators (90% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.082% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.041% fail on Horn
    • 0.082% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.082% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.041% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.041% fail on Reversing lamp switch
  • 8.2% fail on Suspension (44% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.5% fail on Springs (57% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Coil springs (57% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Coil spring (57% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (42% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.082% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage
    • 0.65% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.37% fail on Shock absorbers (59% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.082% fail on Axles
      • 0.041% fail on Axle
      • 0.041% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.041% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.041% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.041% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.25% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.25% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.082% fail on View to rear
      • 0.082% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (37% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (48% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Transmission (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Drive shafts (55% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Joints (57% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.041% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.041% fail on Joints
    • 0.49% fail on Doors
      • 0.37% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Tank (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Hose
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.041% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.082% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.041% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.041% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.041% fail on Body
      • 0.041% fail on Panel
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Spark ignition (64% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Catalyst emissions (55% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (86% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.41% fail on Compression ignition (72% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.041% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.041% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.082% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.041% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.69% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.41% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
    • 0.33% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
    • 0.041% fail on Condition
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
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