2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Kia Soul MOT pass rate and common faults

2,104 MOT tests in 2024. 53.9% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time53.9%
Failed or needed repairs46.1%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,104 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play13.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working9.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    112 marked dangerous
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    82 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.5%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes26.7%
  2. Lights & electrics26.1%
  3. Steering18.5%
  4. Suspension16.1%
  5. Tyres8.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  7. Body & chassis4.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.9%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Kia Soul?

In 2024, 53.9% of 2009 Kia Soul cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,104 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Kia Soul?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2009 Kia Soul reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).