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YD15 VAY

2015 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,568 mi
Last recorded109,568 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2015 Kia Soul42,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD15 VAY
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2015
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 109,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 109,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Rear 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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside parking brake effort

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 100,966 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR brake pads wearing very thin, binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 100,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF lower arm rearmost bush has delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side OSR parking brake inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR brake pads wearing very thin, binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 90,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 73,626 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 5 May 2020 64,606 miles

Nearside Front both brake pad wear indicators fitted to the same side

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,057 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 51,046 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 30,381 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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YD15 VAY is a 2015 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YD15 VAY, 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.

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YD15 VAY is a 2015 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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