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OY18 UBP

2018 Kia Soul

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,100 mi
Last recorded36,100 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Soul27,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY18 UBP
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 36,100 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 36,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 32,966 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 29,601 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 26,126 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 23,194 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 23,193 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 20,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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OY18 UBP is a 2018 Kia Soul in Blue 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 OY18 UBP, 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 OY18 UBP registered?

OY18 UBP is a 2018 Kia Soul, first registered on 18 April 2018.

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