Kia Soul: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 5.5% of Kia Soul MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2011, 2012 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 14,822 | 8.6% |
| 2010 | 19,712 | 8.0% |
| 2011 | 22,559 | 9.1% |
| 2012 | 10,614 | 10.1% |
| 2016 | 12,105 | 1.3% |
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.