2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Kia Soul MOT pass rate and common faults

3,287 MOT tests in 2024. 57.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time57.5%
Failed or needed repairs42.5%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,287 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play13.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    114 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    126 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.3%
  2. Brakes19.3%
  3. Suspension16.9%
  4. Steering16.8%
  5. Tyres7.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  7. Body & chassis3.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%

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 2011 Kia Soul?

In 2024, 57.5% of 2011 Kia Soul cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,287 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Kia Soul?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Kia Soul reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).