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AV18 OVX

2018 Kia Soul

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,333 mi
Last recorded78,333 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Soul27,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 OVX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 78,333 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 67,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 57,331 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 57,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2023 46,118 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 46,118 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2022 33,158 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 May 2022 33,158 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2021 26,515 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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AV18 OVX is a 2018 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV18 OVX, 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 AV18 OVX registered?

AV18 OVX is a 2018 Kia Soul, first registered on 15 May 2018.

Is AV18 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 OVX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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