2013 Kia Soul · 4,292 MOT tests
2013 Kia Soul reliability
2013 Kia Souls fail 35.2% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 Soul years (4,292 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Souls: 28.5%)
- 35.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Souls: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 61,947
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,292
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 11.2% of tests fail here (528% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Kia Soul
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.3%
- Steering11.2%
- Lights and electrics10.8%
- Brakes7.4%
- Tyres6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.78%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 4.64%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.49%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.42%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 2.31%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.19%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.48%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.02%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.32%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.2%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (5.5%)
Is a 2013 Kia Soul reliable?
2013 Kia Souls fail 35.2% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 Soul years (4,292 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Kia Soul MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.78% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (4.64% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Kia Soul have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Kia Soul shows 61,947 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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