2020 KIA SOUL FIRST EDITION EVElectric

The 2020 Kia Soul First Edition EV presents a clean roadworthiness status. The most recent DVSA test on 5 August 2025 at 23,458 miles, some eleven months before the current date of 19 July 2026, returned a pass with no defects recorded. Across the three available tests from December 2023 to August 2025 the vehicle shows a stable maintenance trend, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The mileage pattern indicates very light use for a six-year-old vehicle. It covered 3,010 miles between the 12 December 2023 test at 19,532 miles and the 12 August 2024 test at 22,542 miles, then only 916 miles to the August 2025 examination. Such low annual accumulation, roughly 3,900 miles per year overall, suggests extended periods standing. The record is sparse but unblemished, with no testing gaps and no rapid accumulation that would accelerate consumable wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the spotless MOT history. Long stationary spells risk surface corrosion on brake discs and possible binding calipers, though testers noted none. Tyres may show sidewall cracking from age rather than tread loss, and suspension bushes can stiffen without regular articulation. The MOT does not evaluate high-voltage battery health, so independent EV diagnostics remain prudent. Structural integrity drew no concerns across the tests, with no corrosion or chassis defects logged. Previous owners evidently adhered to statutory testing and avoided the skipped consumables seen on neglected cars. We recommend a thorough underbody check for early rust and a road test to confirm suspension compliance before purchase.