2010 Kia Soul · 9,943 MOT tests
2010 Kia Soul reliability
2010 Kia Souls fail 42.7% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 11 Soul years (9,943 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Souls: 28.5%)
- 42.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Souls: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 86,481
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,943
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 16% of tests fail here (468% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Kia Soul
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.6%
- Steering16%
- Brakes12.6%
- Suspension10.9%
- Tyres7.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Body, chassis and structure3.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 12.56%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 6.91%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.3%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.76%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.6%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.57%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.55%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.45%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.45%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (8.07%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.03%)
Is a 2010 Kia Soul reliable?
2010 Kia Souls fail 42.7% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 11 Soul years (9,943 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Kia Soul MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (12.56% of tests), position lamp not working (6.91% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Kia Soul have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Kia Soul shows 86,481 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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