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A9 JJE

2018 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,730 mi
Last recorded56,730 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Soul27,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 JJE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 56,730 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 56,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 56,292 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 50,380 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 45,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 41,103 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 31,971 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 31,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Kia Soul?

Based on 301,582 MOT tests across 24,409 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,647
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
24,409
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,057
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,754
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A9 JJE is a 2018 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 27,501 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Soul fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,057 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 JJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Soul typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Soul is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A9 JJE registered?

A9 JJE is a 2018 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is A9 JJE safe to buy?

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