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YA15 VKO

2015 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,771 mi
Last recorded77,771 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Soul42,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA15 VKO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 77,771 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 74,853 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 69,760 miles

coolant leak

n/s/r backing plate

Fail 15 Jul 2024 69,759 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant leak

n/s/r backing plate

Pass 11 Jul 2023 58,764 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 50,251 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 50,250 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 39,919 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 39,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 31,457 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 25,669 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 18,536 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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YA15 VKO is a 2015 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 42,219 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 YA15 VKO, 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 11 years old, this Kia Soul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA15 VKO registered?

YA15 VKO is a 2015 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is YA15 VKO safe to buy?

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