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DS14 LJX

2014 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,583 mi
Last recorded63,583 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Soul45,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 LJX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 63,583 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 63,583 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 61,034 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 57,861 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 53,686 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 48,458 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 42,940 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 42,940 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 40,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 40,885 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 34,381 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 26,245 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 19,642 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 19,641 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DS14 LJX is a 2014 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 45,140 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 DS14 LJX, 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 12 years old, this Kia Soul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS14 LJX registered?

DS14 LJX is a 2014 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is DS14 LJX safe to buy?

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