2020 Kia Soul · 1,433 MOT tests
2020 Kia Soul reliability
2020 Kia Souls fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 Soul years (1,433 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Souls: 28.5%)
- 11.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Souls: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 27,810
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,433
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: about average for its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.1% of tests fail here (712% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Kia Soul
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Steering1.1%
- Brakes1%
- Lights and electrics1%
- Suspension0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2.23%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.16%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.47%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 0.7%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.42%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.35%
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 (12.28%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.28%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.28%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.37%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.88%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.19%)
Is a 2020 Kia Soul reliable?
2020 Kia Souls fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 Soul years (1,433 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Kia Soul MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.23% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.16% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Kia Soul have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Kia Soul shows 27,810 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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