2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Kia Soul MOT pass rate and common faults

2,879 MOT tests in 2024. 55.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time55.8%
Failed or needed repairs44.2%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,879 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play14.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.4%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    121 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    117 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes24.1%
  2. Lights & electrics22.4%
  3. Steering17.8%
  4. Suspension14.3%
  5. Tyres8.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  7. Body & chassis3.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.2%

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 2010 Kia Soul?

In 2024, 55.8% of 2010 Kia Soul cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,879 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 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 2010 Kia Soul reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).