Kia Soul 2 CRDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Soul 2 CRDI reliable? We analysed 646 real MOT tests across 122 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Soul 2 CRDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and seat belt retracting mechanism defective. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Soul 2 CRDI.
Kia Soul 2 CRDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Soul 2 CRDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Soul 2 CRDI Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kia Soul 2 CRDI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kia Soul 2 CRDI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Soul 2 CRDI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kia Soul 2 CRDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Soul 2 CRDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Soul 2 CRDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Soul 2 CRDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Kia Soul 2 CRDI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Soul 2 CRDI THIS CAR | 80.2% | 646 | 85,547 mi | — yrs |
| Kia Sportage | 80.4% | 2,634,551 | 53,679 mi | 26 yrs |
| Kia Picanto | 77.1% | 2,626,043 | 39,084 mi | 22 yrs |
| Kia Ceed | 76.1% | 1,665,385 | 60,630 mi | 19 yrs |
| Citroen Berlingo Diesel | 66.5% | 349 | 163,772 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Soul 2 CRDI sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Kia Soul 2 CRDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.2% across 646 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Kia Soul 2 CRDI are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (2 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (1), and seat belt retracting mechanism defective (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kia Soul 2 CRDI with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Kia Soul 2 CRDI owner drives around 7,062 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.