KIA SOUL MOT pass rate
76.9% of 34,919 KIA SOUL MOT tests pass.
At 76.9%, The SOUL passes slightly less often than the average across all KIA models (80.1%).
At 76.9%, The KIA SOUL passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the KIA SOUL tested at 0–3 years pass 91.1% of the time, compared with just 65.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.1% | 1,239 | 23,486 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.2% | 4,345 | 33,131 miles |
| 6–10 years | 85.3% | 12,524 | 54,287 miles |
| 10–15 years | 66.0% | 15,559 | 84,929 miles |
| 15+ years | 65.0% | 1,252 | 101,858 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA SOUL
The most common reason the KIA SOUL fails its MOT is brakes — present in 48.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 48.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 36.6% | Not working |
| Suspension | 27.1% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Steering | 25.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Tyres | 24.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.8% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 1.1% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 82.0% pass rate
- KIA PICANTO — 77.1% pass rate
- KIA CEED — 74.4% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 75.6% pass rate
- KIA NIRO — 91.4% pass rate
- KIA VENGA — 79.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the KIA SOUL?
- 76.9% of KIA SOUL MOT tests pass, based on 34,919 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the KIA SOUL?
- The most common reason the KIA SOUL fails its MOT is brakes — present in 48.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
- Does this show the KIA SOUL's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the KIA service history guide for how to check and keep one.