Kia Soul First Edition Ev
From 3,086 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 90 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 90 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 53 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 32 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 30 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 15 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 6 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 5 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 89.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Soul First Edition Evs tested had between 14,854 and 30,100 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,571 median miles, the Soul First Edition Ev has 0.046 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kia models
| Kia Sportage | 81% |
| Kia Picanto | 76.9% |
| Kia Ceed | 73.9% |
| Kia Rio | 74.7% |
| Kia Venga | 77.2% |
Common questions
What is the Kia Soul First Edition Ev MOT pass rate?
The Kia Soul First Edition Ev has a 90% MOT pass rate based on 3,086 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Soul First Edition Ev?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Soul First Edition Ev is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 90 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Soul First Edition Ev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Soul First Edition Ev is 21,571 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,854 and 30,100 miles.
Buying a used Soul First Edition Ev?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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