Kia Soul reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 31,928 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 31,928 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 75% of Kia Soul cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes and steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Soul tends to fail
Share of Kia Soul cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on brakes, steering. Holds up better than average on seat belts, body & structure, emissions & leaks.
Common questions
Is the Kia Soul reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Kia Soul is about average for its age: 75% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give brakes and steering a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Kia Soul?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Kia Soul in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 86%; 8 to 12 years, 75%; and 13 years and older, 58%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Kia Soul MOT?
For Kia Soul cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are steering (11.9% of tests vs 2.3% fleet), brakes (10.1% of tests vs 7.4% fleet).