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DA18 RFN

2018 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,576 mi
Last recorded162,576 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Soul27,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA18 RFN
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 162,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2024 152,606 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 152,167 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 124,173 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Fail 27 Apr 2023 122,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and also offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 97,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2022 97,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged broken dirty (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 81,433 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test several hanging items removed from obscuring drivers vision ()

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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DA18 RFN 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 62.5%.

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 DA18 RFN, 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 DA18 RFN registered?

DA18 RFN is a 2018 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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