Kia Soul First Edition EV
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 3,210 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
92%
Total Tests
3,210
Model Years
2020 to 2021
Years Covered
2
About the Kia Soul First Edition EV
The Kia Soul First Edition EV was MOT tested 3,210 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list electric versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 31,092 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 24,961 miles.
Compared to the Kia brand average of 86%, the Soul First Edition EV performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Kia range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Kia Soul First Edition EV by Year
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Questions about the Kia Soul First Edition EV
Is the Kia Soul First Edition EV reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Kia Soul First Edition EV averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 3,210 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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