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BL18 HZD

2018 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,315 mi
Last recorded114,315 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Soul27,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 HZD
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 114,315 miles

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

Front reverse gear doesn't always work as intended, service repair required

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper not fully clipped/fixing into position

Fail 3 Feb 2026 114,315 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to throttle response not holding revs (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer shoulder, tread edges separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front reverse gear doesn't always work as intended, service repair required

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper not fully clipped/fixing into position

Offside Front tyre inner tread bald/cracking perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2025 107,056 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear bumper damaged not fully supported, mounting damaged. nsr not clipped on. lower mounting missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chip/cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 90,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 90,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake requirements only just met at 66 percent (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 72,293 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 55,582 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 49,053 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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BL18 HZD is a 2018 Kia Soul in White with a 1,591cc petrol 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 BL18 HZD, 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 BL18 HZD registered?

BL18 HZD is a 2018 Kia Soul, first registered on 3 July 2018.

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