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MD68 YSJ

2018 Kia Soul

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,341 mi
Last recorded55,341 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Soul27,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD68 YSJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 55,341 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 55,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 41,619 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 29,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm and nail in inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 18,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 18,981 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 10,669 miles

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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MD68 YSJ is a 2018 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MD68 YSJ, 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 MD68 YSJ registered?

MD68 YSJ is a 2018 Kia Soul, first registered on 7 September 2018.

Is MD68 YSJ safe to buy?

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