2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Kia Soul MOT pass rate and common faults

1,667 MOT tests in 2024. 84.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time84.0%
Failed or needed repairs16.0%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,667 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    38 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    45 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.9%
  6. Washers: not working0.8%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.5%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes7.9%
  2. Tyres4.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  4. Lights & electrics3.1%
  5. Suspension1.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Steering0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%

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 2017 Kia Soul?

In 2024, 84.0% of 2017 Kia Soul cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,667 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Kia Soul?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Kia Soul reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).