2021 KIA Soul First Edition EV Electric · AG21 CSV

The Kia Soul First Edition EV presents a stable roadworthiness profile as of the most recent test on 23 May 2025 at 40,534 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shows no worsening mechanical condition across the supplied record. A prior failure on 23 May 2025 at the same mileage, with no defects listed, indicates an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-based stop, and the car cleared the same day. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,100 miles per year. The record moves from 35,447 miles at the 16 May 2024 failure to 35,635 miles on the 20 May 2024 pass, then to 40,534 miles by May 2025. That is about 4,900 miles over twelve months, confirming light-to-moderate use. The DVSA data is sparse and clean, with no advisories or corrosion, suspension, brake, or emissions concerns logged at any stage. Given the absence of recorded defects, the previous owner appears to have kept basic consumable and structural upkeep in order. A May 2024 failure with zero defects followed by a pass four days later suggests a documentation or presentation issue at the testing station rather than neglected maintenance. No recurring faults point to ongoing wear trends in bushes, calipers, discs, or exhaust systems. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the high-voltage battery health, tyre tread depth, and wiper condition, as these consumables fall outside MOT defect capture when within limits. Check underneath for early structural corrosion and confirm the suspension joints move freely. The EV drivetrain carries fewer mechanical wear points than a combustion engine, but standing periods implied by low annual mileage can still age tyres and brake components.