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MOT History from tests of diesel KIA SOULs year 2018

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mot history
Pass percent:90.25%
(The average a diesel KIA SOUL year 2018 passes without issue)
Based on:2,318 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively108
Headlamp aim out of alignment46
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))11
Windscreen washer not working 8
Registration plate issues6
Registration plate lamp issues6
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))2
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear bumper fouling exhaust and melting possible fire hazard (6.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering column has excessive movement up and down pinch bolt loose (2.2.2 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam And unable to test height adjustment (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))1
Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch trim damaged leaving sharp/protruding edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Has dog harness jammed in (7.1.2 (d))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))1
Headlamp aim not tested Both (4.1.2 (b))1
Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Seat belt damaged webbing and buckle damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended dog strap stuck in buckle (7.1.2 (d))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamps innoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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