2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Kia Soul MOT pass rate and common faults

2,576 MOT tests in 2024. 78.9% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time78.9%
Failed or needed repairs21.1%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,576 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    114 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    78 marked dangerous
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.0%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes15.9%
  2. Tyres7.1%
  3. Lights & electrics3.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  5. Suspension3.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Steering0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2015 Kia Soul?

In 2024, 78.9% of 2015 Kia Soul cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,576 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Kia Soul?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Kia Soul reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).