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AO18 AFV

2018 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,621 mi
Last recorded73,621 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Soul27,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 AFV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 73,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 67,695 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 57,581 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 44,654 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 34,021 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 24,611 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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AO18 AFV is a 2018 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO18 AFV, 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 AO18 AFV registered?

AO18 AFV is a 2018 Kia Soul, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is AO18 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 AFV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO18 AFV have outstanding finance?

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