Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Kia Soul Maxx EV?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Kia Soul Maxx EV?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Kia Soul Maxx EV?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Kia Soul Maxx EV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 836 vehicles, the 2022 Kia Soul Maxx EV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Kia Soul Maxx EV?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kia Soul Maxx EV (2022)

836 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.6% first-time pass rate

2022 Kia Soul Maxx EV

CarHunch analysed 836 real MOT records for the 2022 Kia Soul Maxx EV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Kia Soul Maxx EV is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 94.9% first-time pass rate that sits well ahead of the UK average of 80%—and only 2.6% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. This is an electric vehicle built to a solid standard with very few structural weaknesses emerging early.

At just over 21,000 miles median mileage for a two-year-old car, these are lightly used examples, which explains why each vehicle averages only 0.1 failures per test. The 0.6 advisories per car suggest minor wear items are starting to appear, but nothing systemic—if you're considering one, a basic pre-purchase inspection will likely uncover any issues before they become costly.

The 2022 Kia Soul Maxx EV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 15k–31k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 836 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 836 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 909 Kia Soul Maxx EV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 41.3%

375

Red 22.6%

205

White 21.1%

192

Black 15.1%

137

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Kia Soul Maxx EV vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

21,609

typical

14,574

low mileage

30,514

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Kia Soul Maxx EV vehicles fall between 14,574 and 30,514 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,574 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,574–30,514 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Kia Soul Maxx EVs sit.

⚠ Over 41,193 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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