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AE18 ZBF

2018 Kia Soul

Orange Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,195 mi
Last recorded38,195 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Soul27,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 ZBF
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 38,195 miles

all tyres worn on edges and cracked in tread

cuts in rear tyres

slight play in nsf and osf track rod end

Fail 23 Feb 2026 38,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres worn on edges and cracked in tread

cuts in rear tyres

slight play in nsf and osf track rod end

Pass 24 Feb 2025 34,758 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 31,180 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 28,168 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 24,720 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 20,078 miles

cuts in osf and osr tyres not down to cords

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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AE18 ZBF is a 2018 Kia Soul in Orange with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AE18 ZBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE18 ZBF registered?

AE18 ZBF is a 2018 Kia Soul, first registered on 7 March 2018.

Is AE18 ZBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 ZBF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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