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KO18 BKA

2018 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,544 mi
Last recorded47,544 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Soul27,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO18 BKA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 47,544 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 47,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 42,080 miles

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 38,122 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front vehicle tyre pressure monitor warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge/sidewall worn bald possibly due to severe under inflation 215 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL tyres under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 38,122 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Headlamp aim too low both front lamps low, adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Front vehicle tyre pressure monitor warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge/sidewall worn bald possibly due to severe under inflation 215 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL tyres under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 29,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item removed from rear view mirror.

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Wheel arch trim. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on.

Pass 7 Jul 2022 22,449 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r body trims loose

Fail 6 Jul 2022 22,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r and n/s/r body trims loose

Pass 3 Jul 2021 15,442 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 15,442 miles

Nearside 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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KO18 BKA is a 2018 Kia Soul in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KO18 BKA, 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 KO18 BKA registered?

KO18 BKA is a 2018 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 June 2018.

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