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BT18 BWL

2018 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,748 mi
Last recorded42,748 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Soul27,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT18 BWL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 42,748 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 38,688 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 34,787 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 31,173 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 31,173 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 26,557 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 19,370 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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BT18 BWL is a 2018 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 BT18 BWL, 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 BT18 BWL registered?

BT18 BWL is a 2018 Kia Soul, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is BT18 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT18 BWL 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.

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