MOT reliability
Kia Soul tempest crdi
22 vehicles · 146 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 22 Kia Soul tempest crdi vehicles and 146 completed MOT tests, the Kia Soul tempest crdi has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 205,672 miles.
22
Vehicles
146
MOT tests
17,299
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Soul tempest crdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Soul tempest crdi MOT tests:
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Other40%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
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Brakes10%
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Steering9%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Body & structure7%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Kia Soul tempest crdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (22)
Most common Kia Soul tempest crdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Soul tempest crdi MOT tests:
- Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i)) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Minor cut to nearside front tyre, outer sidewall. (2 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded BOTTOM (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly worn, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside washer not working (2 times)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Parking brake has little reserve travel, recommend adjustment. (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nail in offside rear tyre (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a) (1 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (1 times)
Kia Soul tempest crdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 103,117 |
Kia Soul tempest crdi reliability FAQ
Across 22 Kia Soul tempest crdi vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Soul tempest crdi MOT issues are:
Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i).
The typical Kia Soul tempest crdi in our data has covered around
205,672 miles.
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