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KU18 VFM

2018 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,447 mi
Last recorded26,447 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Soul27,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU18 VFM
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 26,447 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 24,121 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 23,752 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 21,363 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 19,238 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 19,237 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 16,919 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 16,167 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 15,759 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 15,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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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KU18 VFM is a 2018 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KU18 VFM, 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 KU18 VFM registered?

KU18 VFM is a 2018 Kia Soul, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is KU18 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU18 VFM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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