2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Kia Soul MOT pass rate and common faults

1,288 MOT tests in 2024. 63.0% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time63.0%
Failed or needed repairs37.0%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,288 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    42 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    43 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    35 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.8%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.7%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.5%
  2. Lights & electrics14.8%
  3. Steering12.2%
  4. Brakes12.1%
  5. Tyres7.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  8. Body & chassis1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.0%

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 2013 Kia Soul?

In 2024, 63.0% of 2013 Kia Soul cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,288 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Kia Soul?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 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).