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BK18 FKA

2018 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,960 mi
Last recorded40,960 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Soul27,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 FKA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 40,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 35,791 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 30,496 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 24,944 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 24,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 21,857 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 16,559 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 16,559 miles

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

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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BK18 FKA is a 2018 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK18 FKA, 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

How do I check the history of BK18 FKA?

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What year was BK18 FKA registered?

BK18 FKA is a 2018 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is BK18 FKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK18 FKA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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