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AU68 VFO

2018 Kia Soul

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,165 mi
Last recorded40,165 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Soul27,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU68 VFO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 40,165 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 35,758 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 35,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 28,957 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 28,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 23,500 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 23,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 17,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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AU68 VFO is a 2018 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol 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 AU68 VFO, 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 AU68 VFO registered?

AU68 VFO is a 2018 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is AU68 VFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU68 VFO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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