2010 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · GF60 GYK
2010 KIA Soul (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07 Dec 2010. Recorded mileage 192,001 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SOUL
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF60 GYK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/05/2026
- 192,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF60 GYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Kia Soul (GF60 GYK) between October 2013 and May 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (35 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joining (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
GF60 GYK Mileage History
- 29/10/201330,382 mi
- 01/11/201330,434 mi+52 mi
- 09/06/201433,533 mi+3,099 mi
- 02/06/201546,161 mi+12,628 mi
- 02/06/201546,161 mi
- 01/06/201659,215 mi+13,054 mi
- 06/06/201774,092 mi+14,877 mi
- 29/05/201887,620 mi+13,528 mi
- 29/05/201887,620 mi
- 05/06/2019104,635 mi+17,015 mi
- 02/06/2020119,817 mi+15,182 mi
- 02/06/2020119,817 mi
- 25/05/2021131,679 mi+11,862 mi
- 01/06/2021131,921 mi+242 mi
- 18/05/2022147,049 mi+15,128 mi
- 18/05/2022147,051 mi+2 mi
- 04/05/2023161,274 mi+14,223 mi
- 25/05/2023162,081 mi+807 mi
- 09/05/2024177,865 mi+15,784 mi
- 13/05/2024178,076 mi+211 mi
- 21/05/2025189,643 mi+11,567 mi
- 21/05/2025189,643 mi
- 26/05/2026192,001 mi+2,358 mi
Average of roughly 12,855 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Soul
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Common Problems: KIA SOUL
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Electric Power Steering (MDPS) Flexible Coupler Wear(Moderate)
The motor-driven power steering (MDPS) column contains a small star-shaped polyurethane flexible coupler that cushions the motor drive gear. Over time, heat and mechanical fatigue cause the plastic teeth to degrade, disintegrate, and create noticeable free play. Drivers experience an annoying clicking or knocking through the steering wheel when changing direction or crossing uneven surfaces. While replacement parts are inexpensive, replacing the coupler requires dropping the steering column and partially dismantling the motor housing.
- 1.6 CRDi Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and EGR Valve Soot Clogging(Moderate)
The 1.6-litre CRDi diesel engine is engineered for motorway cruising and thermal efficiency, but many Souls were purchased as short-distance urban runarounds. In repeated stop-start driving, exhaust temperatures never reach the threshold required for passive DPF regeneration. Unburnt soot accumulates within the particulate filter and recirculating exhaust gas deposits carbon sludge across the EGR valve pintle. Sticking EGR valves cause hesitation under acceleration, black smoke, and eventual DPF blockage that triggers limp-home mode.
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- Electric Power Steering (MDPS) Flexible Coupler WearModerate
The motor-driven power steering (MDPS) column contains a small star-shaped polyurethane flexible coupler that cushions the motor drive gear. Over time, heat and mechanical fatigue cause the plastic teeth to degrade, disintegrate, and create noticeable free play. Drivers experience an annoying clicking or knocking through the steering wheel when changing direction or crossing uneven surfaces. While replacement parts are inexpensive, replacing the coupler requires dropping the steering column and partially dismantling the motor housing.
- 1.6 CRDi Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and EGR Valve Soot CloggingModerate
The 1.6-litre CRDi diesel engine is engineered for motorway cruising and thermal efficiency, but many Souls were purchased as short-distance urban runarounds. In repeated stop-start driving, exhaust temperatures never reach the threshold required for passive DPF regeneration. Unburnt soot accumulates within the particulate filter and recirculating exhaust gas deposits carbon sludge across the EGR valve pintle. Sticking EGR valves cause hesitation under acceleration, black smoke, and eventual DPF blockage that triggers limp-home mode.
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