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SA18 YSD

2018 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,512 mi
Last recorded44,512 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Soul27,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA18 YSD
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 44,512 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 37,537 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 34,090 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 27,878 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 27,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 21,951 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 16,262 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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SA18 YSD is a 2018 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SA18 YSD, 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 SA18 YSD registered?

SA18 YSD is a 2018 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is SA18 YSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA18 YSD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA18 YSD have outstanding finance?

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