2022 KIA Soul 2.0L Petrol · AE71 CXL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following its most recent MOT test on November 15, 2024. The maintenance trend indicates a pattern of addressing only minor exterior defects rather than mechanical or structural failures. While the car failed its initial test in 2024 due to a damaged windscreen and a missing rear fog lamp, these issues were rectified within two days. This suggests the owner is responsive to legal compliance requirements once faults are identified by the tester. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use urban vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. The car recorded 11,596 miles during the November 2023 test and progressed to 25,678 miles by November 2024. This increase of 14,082 miles in a single year is significantly higher than the annual average, yet the total mileage remains low for a four-year-old Kia, suggesting the drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the glass specifically, as the windscreen has been a recurring advisory and failure point in both 2023 and 2024. The repeated failure for missing side repeaters and fog lamps in 2023 indicates a history of neglect regarding minor trim and lighting. Because the MOT record shows no mentions of brakes, suspension bushes, or structural corrosion, the focus should remain on verifying that the recent spike in mileage has not resulted in premature wear on tyres or brake components.