2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Kia Soul MOT pass rate and common faults

338 MOT tests in 2024. 86.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time86.7%
Failed or needed repairs13.3%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 338 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    13 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Daytime running lamps: not working0.9%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%
  7. Washers: not working0.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes6.2%
  2. Tyres4.1%
  3. Lights & electrics3.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  6. Body & chassis0.3%
  7. Suspension0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.1%

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 2019 Kia Soul?

In 2024, 86.7% of 2019 Kia Soul cars passed their MOT first time, across 338 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Kia Soul?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; 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 2019 Kia Soul reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).