2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Kia Soul MOT pass rate and common faults

2,134 MOT tests in 2024. 82.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time82.0%
Failed or needed repairs18.0%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,134 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    67 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    67 marked dangerous
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.7%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes11.4%
  2. Tyres5.3%
  3. Lights & electrics3.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  5. Suspension1.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Steering0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%
  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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2016 Kia Soul?

In 2024, 82.0% of 2016 Kia Soul cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,134 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Kia Soul?

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

Is the 2016 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).