2010 KIA Soul 1.6L Petrol · AD60 YMM

The 2010 Kia Soul presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 21 October 2025 at 63,125 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior annual test on 23 October 2024 at 59,007 miles also passed clean. The only blemish is a failed test on 17 October 2024 at 58,916 miles, yet the record shows no defects listed and the vehicle passed six days later, indicating the failure was administrative or a retest after a minor rectification rather than a serious mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 63,125 against a 16-year life, an average of roughly 3,945 miles per year. The car covered 7,749 miles between the October 2022 test at 45,638 miles and the October 2023 test at 53,387 miles, then 5,620 miles to October 2024, and only 4,118 miles to the October 2025 test. This low, gently declining annual use suggests light running and probable periods of standing, which on a Korean-built hatch of this era can allow corrosion to develop on sills and subframes even when the drivetrain sees little stress. The MOT file raises no recurring advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or exhaust emissions across the five entries. A buyer should still confirm in person that the structural integrity of the underbody and wheel arches is sound, as the low mileage and age make hidden rust more likely than worn consumables. Check the tyres for perishing from standing and verify the brake calipers are not binding after long disuse. Given the clean pass history and absence of flagged defects, previous keepers appear to have kept basic upkeep current. The October 2024 failure with no defects recorded points to a paperwork or presentation issue at the testing station rather than neglected maintenance. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible but the official record shows no worsening mechanical trend.