KIA Soul MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

23.2%
MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old KIA Soul vehicles
Based on 46,485 MOT tests
4.8pp below the UK average (28%)

KIA Soul in this age bracket has a 23.2% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: brakes and lamps & electrics.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old KIA Soul are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Brakes 3.8%
Lamps & Electrics 3.3%
Tyres 2.7%
Suspension 2.4%
Steering 2.1%
Visibility 2.1%
Body & Chassis 0.3%

How Does This Compare?

KIA Soul MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age Failure Rate Tests Worst Area
0-2 years 9.8% 3,897 Tyres
3-5 years 12.1% 18,472 Tyres
6-10 years 23.2% 46,485 Brakes
11-15 years 41.2% 33,581 Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 6-10 year old KIA Soul reliable?

6-10-year-old KIA Soul vehicles have a 23.2% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old KIA Soul?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Brakes — 3.8% failure risk
  • Lamps & Electrics — 3.3% failure risk
  • Tyres — 2.7% failure risk

How can I prepare my KIA Soul for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old KIA Soul, focus on: (1) Brakes — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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