Kia Soul: mileage, repairs and prices in Korea
What the inspection records of cars in South Korea show about this model.
Inspections from October 4, 2018 to October 31, 2026
- Inspected cars
- 7 827
- Typical mileage per year
- 9 000 km
- Outer panels repaired or replaced
- 53%
- Frame repairs
- 11%
- Typical asking prices
- ₩3 800 000 – ₩15 600 000
- ≈ $2 827 – $11 606
Mileage by age
Odometer readings at inspection, by the car's age in years. Half of the cars fall within the range shown.
| Age, years | Model year | Typical mileage | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2026 | 2 900 km | 1 000 – 6 600 | 43 |
| 1 | 2025 | 14 800 km | 7 500 – 21 900 | 145 |
| 2 | 2024 | 30 000 km | 18 500 – 48 300 | 311 |
| 3 | 2023 | 44 100 km | 27 400 – 68 600 | 497 |
| 4 | 2022 | 50 400 km | 35 100 – 73 700 | 686 |
| 5 | 2021 | 54 600 km | 36 900 – 80 700 | 615 |
| 6 | 2020 | 63 300 km | 42 700 – 89 000 | 542 |
| 7 | 2019 | 72 700 km | 51 400 – 104 000 | 621 |
| 8 | 2018 | 79 100 km | 59 100 – 102 600 | 590 |
| 9 | 2017 | 85 600 km | 62 000 – 110 500 | 763 |
| 10 | 2016 | 90 400 km | 67 800 – 121 600 | 903 |
| 11 | 2015 | 97 700 km | 73 300 – 128 200 | 815 |
| 12 | 2014 | 102 900 km | 78 000 – 131 300 | 616 |
| 13 | 2013 | 109 200 km | 84 400 – 141 600 | 437 |
| 14 | 2012 | 104 600 km | 79 800 – 131 000 | 300 |
| 15 | 2011 | 103 200 km | 80 100 – 130 100 | 200 |
| 16 | 2010 | 109 500 km | 86 600 – 136 800 | 99 |
| 17 | 2009 | 109 300 km | 85 700 – 132 300 | 42 |
Is this mileage normal?
Compare a car's odometer reading with other Kia Soul cars of the same age.
Body repairs found at inspection
Korean inspections record replaced or repaired outer panels (doors, fenders, hood, trunk lid) separately from frame repairs. Only frame damage counts as an accident in Korea.
| Car age | Outer panels | Frame | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 years | 24% | 5.8% | 535 |
| 4–7 years | 37% | 5.6% | 1 374 |
| 8–11 years | 60% | 13% | 1 743 |
| 12 years and older | 72% | 15% | 1 339 |
| All ages | 53% | 11% | 4 991 |
What inspectors find most often
Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.
| Problem | All ages | Up to 3 years | 4–7 years | 8–11 years | 12 years and older |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leak | 20%Leaking, not just seepage: 3.9% | 1.5% | 3.9% | 30% | 33% |
| Transmission oil leak | 1.8%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Steering problem | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
Asking prices in Korea
Asking prices of cars listed for sale in South Korea over the last year, before shipping and customs.
| Model year | Typical price | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ₩15 600 000≈ $11 606 | ₩14 500 000 – ₩16 350 000≈ $10 788 – $12 164 | 31 |
| 2019 | ₩14 500 000≈ $10 788 | ₩12 990 000 – ₩15 900 000≈ $9 665 – $11 830 | 202 |
| 2018 | ₩10 500 000≈ $7 812 | ₩9 550 000 – ₩11 580 000≈ $7 105 – $8 616 | 62 |
| 2017 | ₩10 200 000≈ $7 589 | ₩8 900 000 – ₩11 450 000≈ $6 622 – $8 519 | 51 |
| 2016 | ₩8 700 000≈ $6 473 | ₩7 900 000 – ₩9 500 000≈ $5 878 – $7 068 | 51 |
| 2015 | ₩7 750 000≈ $5 766 | ₩6 990 000 – ₩8 500 000≈ $5 201 – $6 324 | 82 |
| 2014 | ₩7 500 000≈ $5 580 | ₩6 500 000 – ₩8 700 000≈ $4 836 – $6 473 | 77 |
| 2013 | ₩5 550 000≈ $4 129 | ₩4 500 000 – ₩6 940 000≈ $3 348 – $5 163 | 35 |
| 2012 | ₩4 800 000≈ $3 571 | ₩3 990 000 – ₩5 700 000≈ $2 969 – $4 241 | 65 |
| 2011 | ₩4 500 000≈ $3 348 | ₩3 800 000 – ₩5 200 000≈ $2 827 – $3 869 | 79 |
| 2010 | ₩3 900 000≈ $2 902 | ₩3 380 000 – ₩4 700 000≈ $2 515 – $3 497 | 67 |
| 2009 | ₩3 800 000≈ $2 827 | ₩3 300 000 – ₩4 250 000≈ $2 455 – $3 162 | 39 |
Kia Soul: questions and answers
- What mileage is normal for a 2016 Kia Soul?
- Cars of this age typically show about 90 400 km at inspection; half of them have between 67 800 and 121 600 km.
- How often does a used Kia Soul have body repairs?
- 53% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 11% had frame repairs.
- How much does a used Kia Soul cost in Korea?
- Over the last year, a 2019 Kia Soul was typically listed for ₩14 500 000 (≈ $10 788); half of these cars were listed between ₩12 990 000 (≈ $9 665) and ₩15 900 000 (≈ $11 830).
- What problems do inspectors find on a Kia Soul?
- Most often: Engine oil leak (20%), Transmission oil leak (1.8%), Steering problem (1.4%).
Other Kia models
- CarnivalAlso sold as SedonaInspected cars: 115 552 · 2006–2026
- MorningAlso sold as PicantoInspected cars: 101 451 · 2004–2026
- K5Also sold as OptimaInspected cars: 83 170 · 2010–2026
- SorentoInspected cars: 82 925 · 2002–2026
- RayInspected cars: 71 984 · 2012–2026
- SportageInspected cars: 63 072 · 2005–2026
- K7Also sold as CadenzaInspected cars: 59 980 · 2010–2021
- K3Also sold as CeratoInspected cars: 49 304 · 2012–2024
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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026