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KR15 VAL

2018 Kia Soul

Orange Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,370 mi
Last recorded62,370 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Soul27,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR15 VAL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 62,370 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 58,752 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 52,144 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 52,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2023 44,076 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 37,700 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 33,451 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 33,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative washer device isn't face toward the headlamp (4.1.6 (a) (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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KR15 VAL is a 2018 Kia Soul in Orange with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR15 VAL, 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 KR15 VAL registered?

KR15 VAL is a 2018 Kia Soul, first registered on 25 February 2018.

Is KR15 VAL safe to buy?

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