Used car guide
2010 Kia Soul: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Petrol
56% pass first time (all 2010 cars: 60%)
Stands out: track rod ends 4.6×, rigid brake pipes 2.4×, steering rack 4.4×
2,356 MOTsSee the petrol guide ›
Diesel
57% pass first time (all 2010 cars: 60%)
Stands out: track rod ends 4.9×, rigid brake pipes 2.3×, side repeaters 2.6×
6,241 MOTsSee the diesel guide ›
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2010 Kia Soul
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Scratchy, brittle plastics
Interior plastics scratch or snap, especially around the back seats.
At the viewing: Look over the rear trim for cracks and broken clips.
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Other years
Every year of the Kia Soul compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 914 | Tyres 25% |
| 2021 | 2,237 | Tyres 29% |
| 2020 | 2,568 | Tyres 29% |
| 2019 | 1,002 | Tyres 21% |
| 2018 | 5,811 | Tyres 25% |
| 2017 | 5,017 | Tyres 28% |
| 2016 | 6,328 | Tyres 29% |
| 2015 | 7,710 | Tyres 30% |
| 2014 | 7,807 | Brakes 31% |
| 2013 | 3,862 | Suspension 38% |
| 2012 | 4,785 | Suspension 43% |
| 2011 | 9,907 | Suspension 43% |
| 2009 | 6,264 | Suspension 48% |