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AL02 ZAH

2014 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,424 mi
Last recorded116,424 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Soul45,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL02 ZAH
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 116,424 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 142,905 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 142,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section by broken hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Multiple retention bracket adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 106,129 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Pass 24 Jul 2024 139,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 139,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 96,825 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 135,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 135,155 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 85,250 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 127,381 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 127,381 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Splits Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 77,067 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 125,084 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 125,084 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 72,525 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 5 Dec 2020 72,495 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 14 May 2020 119,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 66,285 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 111,356 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 49,973 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 105,855 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 105,855 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2017 31,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 31,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 89,201 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 59,663 miles

exhaust bracket rusted

Pass 26 May 2015 30,697 miles

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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AL02 ZAH is a 2014 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 45,140 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 AL02 ZAH, 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 12 years old, this Kia Soul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AL02 ZAH is a 2014 Kia Soul, first registered on 3 October 2014.

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