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BN18 VZU

2018 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,370 mi
Last recorded52,370 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Soul27,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 VZU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 52,370 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 52,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm at time of test within centre 3/4 band (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2025 43,335 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 32,027 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 28,241 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 24,042 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 20,462 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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BN18 VZU is a 2018 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN18 VZU, 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 BN18 VZU?

You can check the full history of BN18 VZU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN18 VZU registered?

BN18 VZU is a 2018 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BN18 VZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN18 VZU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN18 VZU have outstanding finance?

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