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BA18 AUE

2018 Kia Soul

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,669 mi
Last recorded42,669 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Soul27,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 AUE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 42,669 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 39,141 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 34,243 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 27,920 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 22,333 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 15,629 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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BA18 AUE is a 2018 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BA18 AUE, 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 BA18 AUE registered?

BA18 AUE is a 2018 Kia Soul, first registered on 13 August 2018.

Is BA18 AUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA18 AUE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BA18 AUE have outstanding finance?

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