Kia Soul MOT Results
Registered in 201061.4% pass rate
from 3,129 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Soul is unusually good or bad.
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14% fail on
Steering
(4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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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
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0.096% fail on
Steering play
- 0.096% fail on Steering rack
- 0.096% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.064% fail on
Steering gear
(79% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Steering rack
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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
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14% fail on
Steering linkage components
(6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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9.9% fail on
Brakes
(25% worse than other 2010 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Brake performance
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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)
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1.7% fail on
Service brake performance
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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)
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake performance
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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)
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
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0.74% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.74% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
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0.74% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.064% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.6% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(46% worse than other 2010 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(29% worse than other 2010 cars)
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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)
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1.4% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.4% fail on Brake discs
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0.032% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.032% fail on Lever
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2.9% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(38% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
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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)
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0.48% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.48% fail on Lever
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0.32% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.26% fail on Hand lever
- 0.064% fail on Pedal
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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
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0.096% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.096% fail on Brake fluid
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4.5% fail on
Brake performance
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8.5% fail on
Suspension
(36% better than other 2010 cars)
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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
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3.1% fail on
Springs
(44% better than other 2010 cars)
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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
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3.1% fail on
Coil springs
(43% better than other 2010 cars)
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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
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0.26% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.16% fail on Ball joint
- 0.096% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.064% fail on
Axles
- 0.064% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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0.032% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
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3.4% fail on
Suspension arms
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7.9% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(33% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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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)
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0.74% fail on
Direction indicators
(65% better than other 2010 cars)
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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
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0.74% fail on
Flashing type
(65% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.26% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.032% fail on Horn
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0.19% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(66% better than other 2010 cars)
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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)
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0.19% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(66% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.096% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.032% fail on All position lamps
- 0.032% fail on Position lamp
- 0.032% fail on Switch
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0.032% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.032% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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2.7% fail on
Headlamp aim
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5.8% fail on
Tyres
- 3.3% fail on Tread depth
- 2.7% fail on Condition
- 0.13% fail on Size/type
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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)
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0.064% fail on
View to rear
- 0.064% fail on Mirrors
- 0.032% fail on Bonnet
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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)
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0.61% fail on
Doors
(2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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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)
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0.13% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.13% fail on Door condition
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0.13% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.13% fail on Door condition
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0.35% fail on
Front passenger's door
(3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Transmission
(76% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Drive shafts
(75% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Joints (74% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Drive shafts
(75% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.13% fail on Tank
- 0.032% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.096% fail on Bumpers
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0.064% fail on
Seats
- 0.064% fail on Passenger's seat
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2.0% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(43% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(42% better than other 2010 cars)
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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
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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
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1.2% fail on
Spark ignition
(44% better than other 2010 cars)
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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
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1.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(42% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.26% fail on Attachment
- 0.064% fail on Condition
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0.26% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(72% better than other 2010 cars)
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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)
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0.16% fail on
Seat belts
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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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Kia Soul (2008 - 2014)
Quirky design inside and out. Good rear passenger space.