2012 KIA SOUL1.6L PETROL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 14 August 2025 with 108,181 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently cleared the testing process following initial failures. While the history shows failures in 2024 and 2025, the owner has clearly addressed the necessary repairs to bring the vehicle back into compliance for the subsequent passing tests. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. The record shows a significant increase of nearly 8,000 miles between June 2023 and May 2024, followed by another 12,000 miles between May 2024 and August 2025. This steady accumulation suggests regular road use rather than long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for maintaining engine components and preventing seals from drying. The short interval between the most recent failures and passes indicates the vehicle was being driven frequently during those testing intervals. A buyer should physically inspect the mechanical areas that caused the failures in 2024 and 2025, as the record does not specify the exact faults for those entries. Given the age and mileage, a close look at the condition of the suspension bushes, control arms, and coil springs is necessary, as these are common points of wear on this model. The inspector should also check for corrosion on the structural sills and the condition of the brake discs to ensure that the repairs made following the previous failures remain effective.