Kia Soul: steering MOT failures
Steering was a recorded failure area in 6.3% of Kia Soul MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2009, 2010 cars.
Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair cost: £150–£500 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Steering failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 14,822 | 11.8% |
| 2010 | 19,712 | 11.9% |
| 2011 | 22,559 | 11.3% |
| 2012 | 10,614 | 10.2% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.