Kia Soul MOT Results
Registered in 201371.1% pass rate
from 1,327 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Soul is unusually good or bad.
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9.0% fail on
Suspension
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5.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(130% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (14 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Ball joint
- 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes
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1.6% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(93% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Ball joint
- 0.075% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
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1.5% fail on
Springs
(58% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Coil springs
(58% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Coil spring (58% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Coil springs
(58% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Ball joint
- 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers
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5.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(130% worse than other 2013 cars)
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7.1% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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2.7% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.1% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp
- 0.075% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.53% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.45% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.38% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.075% fail on Switch
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0.45% fail on
Flashing type
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0.45% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.45% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.075% fail on Switch
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0.45% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.15% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
(13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (16 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.075% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.075% fail on Horn
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0.075% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.075% fail on Switch
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2.7% fail on
Headlamp aim
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6.3% fail on
Brakes
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3.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.9% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.9% fail on Brake pads
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0.90% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.90% fail on Brake discs
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2.9% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.9% fail on
Brake performance
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0.98% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.98% fail on
Rbt
- 0.90% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.98% fail on
Rbt
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0.90% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.90% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.45% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.45% fail on
Rbt
- 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.45% fail on
Rbt
- 0.075% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.98% fail on
Service brake performance
- 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.30% fail on Lever
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0.23% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.23% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.075% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.15% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.075% fail on Pedal
- 0.075% fail on Hand lever
- 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.075% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.075% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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3.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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5.1% fail on
Tyres
- 3.5% fail on Condition
- 1.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.075% fail on Size/type
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5.0% fail on
Steering
(2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Steering linkage components
(3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Steering linkage components
(3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Visibility
- 2.5% fail on Wipers
- 2.4% fail on Washers
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0.60% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(65% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(63% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.30% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.15% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.45% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.60% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(63% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(72% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.15% fail on
Transmission
(82% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Drive shafts
(81% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Drive shafts
(81% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.075% fail on Bumpers
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0.075% fail on
Towbar
- 0.075% fail on Coupling
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0.15% fail on
Fuel system
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0.45% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.45% fail on Attachment
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0.23% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.23% fail on Registration plates
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0.23% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.23% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.23% fail on Condition
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0.23% fail on
Seat belts
Read the Honest John Review
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Kia Soul (2008 - 2014)
Quirky design inside and out. Good rear passenger space.