2015 Kia Soul MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 76.1% of Kia Souls first used in 2015 passed their MOT first time, against 71.9% for all cars first used in 2015. Across 7,781 Soul first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were brakes, tyres and lamps and electrical equipment.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Kia Souls first used in 2015 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2015 Kia Soul MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Souls first used in 2015 against all cars first used in 2015 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Soul figure was 4.2 points higher.
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| Test year | 2015 Soul | All cars first used 2015 | Soul first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.1% | 79.7% | 2,647 |
| 2022 | 83.1% | 77.8% | 2,608 |
| 2023 | 82.4% | 75.5% | 2,626 |
| 2024 | 79.0% | 73.5% | 2,601 |
| 2025 | 76.1% | 71.9% | 2,554 |
Common 2015 Kia Soul MOT failures
Share of the 1,620 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Parking brake efficiency (sp): efficiency below requirements | 15.9% | 257 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | 13.4% | 217 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 9.9% | 160 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 7.5% | 122 |
| Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side | 7.0% | 114 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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Typical repair costs for common MOT failures
Typical UK garage prices for the job, not for a Soul in particular, and not a quote.
| Failure item | Typical job | Typical UK price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side | Handbrake cable replacement | £105 | £75–£150 |
From published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026. Only jobs with a published typical price are shown.
What to check on a 2015 Kia Soul before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
Common 2015 Kia Soul MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2015 Souls, as a share of all 7,781 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 14.8% | 1,153 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 11.4% | 889 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 11.4% | 885 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 9.9% | 772 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 3.2% | 251 |
Questions about the 2015 Kia Soul MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2015 Kia Soul?
In 2025, 76.1% of Souls first used in 2015 passed their MOT first time, against 71.9% for all cars first used in 2015. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2015 Soul most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes (in 45.9% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), tyres (26.8%) and lamps and electrical equipment (17.5%). The single most common item was “Parking brake efficiency (sp): efficiency below requirements” (15.9%).
How often does a 2015 Kia Soul fail its MOT?
In 2025, 23.9% of first tests on Souls first used in 2015 did not pass first time: 20.5% failed, and a further 3.4% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,620 of 7,781 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2015 Kia Soul MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 14.8% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (11.4%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (11.4%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (9.9%) and “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (3.2%).
Is a 2015 Kia Soul reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 85.1% in 2021 to 76.1% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2015
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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