RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Kia Soul First Edition EV reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·2,953 DVSA tests·2024
Across 2,953 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of Kia Soul First Edition EV cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in tyres.
90%
Average for its agepass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
1,601 tests · fleet 89%
90%
4 to 7 years
1,352 tests · fleet 85%
89%
Where the Soul First Edition EV fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres96
Lights & electrics99
Fails more often on tyres. Holds up better on suspension, brakes, lights & electrics.
Share of up to 3 years Kia Soul First Edition EV MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Kia Soul First Edition EV reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Kia Soul First Edition EV is about average for its age: 90% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. Give tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Kia Soul First Edition EV?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Kia Soul First Edition EV in 2024: up to 3 years, 90%; and 4 to 7 years, 89%. 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 First Edition EV MOT?
For Kia Soul First Edition EV cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (4.4% of tests vs 3.3% fleet).
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