KIA SOUL MOT Pass Rate
73.5% of 7,660 KIA SOUL MOT tests pass.
The SOUL passes 73.5% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all KIA models (78.7%).
At 73.5%, The KIA SOUL passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the KIA SOUL tested at 3–6 years pass 93.7% of the time, compared with just 65.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (6) | 6 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 93.7% | 237 | 33,927 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.6% | 2,783 | 55,430 miles |
| 10–15 years | 65.9% | 4,020 | 84,650 miles |
| 15+ years | 65.3% | 614 | 104,427 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA SOUL
The most common reason the KIA SOUL fails its MOT is brakes — present in 49.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "less than 1.5 mm thick".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 49.5% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 39.2% | not working |
| Suspension | 28.8% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Steering | 28.2% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Tyres | 23.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 13.9% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.6% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.3% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 1.2% | fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.9% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 79.4% pass rate
- KIA PICANTO — 75.2% pass rate
- KIA CEED — 71.2% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 74.0% pass rate
- KIA NIRO — 91.0% pass rate
- KIA VENGA — 77.3% pass rate