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2010 KIA SOUL1.6L DIESEL

SOX 7

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Free vehicle summary for SOX 7: 2010 KIA SOUL (BLUE, DIESEL). Mileage: 89,613. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 30/09/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/10/2026
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Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2010
Engine
1582cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a pass in the September 2025 test at 89,613 miles, indicating that the MOT record is recent and the roadworthiness remains stable for the most recent interval. The overall maintenance trend appears to be stable, though the record shows a distinct gap between the September 2025 test and the September 2024 test, suggesting a period of inactivity or a lack of routine servicing during that interval. The mileage accumulation is low relative to the vehicle's age, with approximately 5,601 miles accumulated in 8 years, which is significantly lower than the typical 5,000–7,000 miles per year for a 2010 model. This low mileage suggests that the owner may have maintained the car for extended periods or engaged in light use, rather than rapid acceleration or high-speed driving which would normally cause such wear. Given the presence of specific recurring faults, including corrosion on brake hoses and ball joints, the vehicle carries a risk of mechanical deterioration that may require inspection in person to determine if the wear is progressing or if it is merely normal consumable wear.

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75
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 13 Jun 2026, 13:19
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a pass in the September 2025 test at 89,613 miles, indicating that the MOT record is recent and the roadworthiness remains stable for the most recent interval. The overall maintenance trend appears to be stable, though the record shows a distinct gap between the September 2025 test and the September 2024 test, suggesting a period of inactivity or a lack of routine servicing during that interval. The mileage accumulation is low relative to the vehicle's age, with approximately 5,601 miles accumulated in 8 years, which is significantly lower than the typical 5,000–7,000 miles per year for a 2010 model. This low mileage suggests that the owner may have maintained the car for extended periods or engaged in light use, rather than rapid acceleration or high-speed driving which would normally cause such wear. Given the presence of specific recurring faults, including corrosion on brake hoses and ball joints, the vehicle carries a risk of mechanical deterioration that may require inspection in person to determine if the wear is progressing or if it is merely normal consumable wear.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Kia Soul (SOX 7) from 2010 show a total of 5 MOT tests between September 2023 and September 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 5 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.

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