2022 Kia Soul Maxx Ev — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Kia Soul Maxx Ev passed 93.5% of its 973 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 8.1% of the time, so this is 1.6pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 5.1% of all tests — 3.3 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 18 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 50 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.8% | 18 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 8 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.1% | 1 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.1% | 1 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 18 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 4 | Washers | 3 |
| 5 | Side repeaters | 2 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.9% | 213 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.3% | 42 |
| 3 | Other defects | 2.8% | 27 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 27 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 3 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 2 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 703 | 4.7% |
| 30-60k | 245 | 10.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41 | 4.9% |
| 2025 | 930 | 6.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Soul Maxx Ev
On a 2022 Soul Maxx Ev, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (0.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Kia Soul Maxx Evs pass their MOT?
93.5% of the 973 2022 Kia Soul Maxx Ev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Kia Soul Maxx Ev?
Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by visibility (1.8%).
Does the 2022 Soul Maxx Ev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.7% in the 0-30k band to 10.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 973 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.