2018 Kia Soul · 6,584 MOT tests
2018 Kia Soul reliability
2018 Kia Souls fail 13% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 11 Soul years (6,584 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Souls: 28.5%)
- 13%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Souls: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 28,816
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,584
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: about average for its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.9% of tests fail here (54% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 19% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Kia Soul
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Tyres3.6%
- Lights and electrics3.1%
- Brakes2.7%
- Suspension0.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Steering0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.6%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.11%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.06%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.02%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.71%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.65%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.89%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.61%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.79%) · Service brake slightly binding (1.35%)
Is a 2018 Kia Soul reliable?
2018 Kia Souls fail 13% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 11 Soul years (6,584 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Kia Soul MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.6% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.11% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.06% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Kia Soul have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Kia Soul shows 28,816 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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