Kia Soul (2019)
2019 Kia Soul
CarHunch analysed 331 real MOT records for the 2019 Kia Soul. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Kia Soul is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 90%—a full 10 percentage points above the UK average—and only 11.5% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects, which is reassuringly low. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (89.9% vs 90.1% pass rates), so fuel choice won't affect your odds of a trouble-free test.
These Souls are running at sensible mileages for their age, averaging 26,058 miles, and when they do fail it's rarely dramatic: just 0.56 failures per vehicle on average, with most issues picked up as minor advisories (3.1 per car). If you're considering one, check the service history carefully and don't be alarmed by advisory items—they're routine wear items—but do walk away if the seller can't account for major work on suspension or brakes.
What to check before buying a 2019 Kia Soul
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (51%) | 168 | 89.9% | 0.56 |
| Diesel (41%) | 135 | 90.2% | 0.57 |
| Electric (8%) | 28 | 90.4% | 0.54 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Kia Soul vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2019 Kia Soul vehicles fall between 14,240 and 31,580 miles.
2019 Kia Soul — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 323 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Kia Soul
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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4.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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3.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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2.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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1.6%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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1.5%
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
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1.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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1.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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