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CU18 OVC

2018 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,258 mi
Last recorded28,258 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Soul27,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 OVC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 28,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 26,012 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 23,531 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 20,193 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 16,480 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 11,304 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 11,304 miles

Nearside 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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CU18 OVC is a 2018 Kia Soul in Black 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 CU18 OVC, 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 CU18 OVC registered?

CU18 OVC is a 2018 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is CU18 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU18 OVC 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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