2018 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · AO68 LBZ
2018 KIA Soul (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 37,822 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SOUL
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
AO68 LBZ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 37,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AO68 LBZ Mileage History
- 07/10/2021172,234 mi
- 26/11/202222,924 mi-149,310 mi
- 28/11/202222,957 mi+33 mi
- 28/11/202331,028 mi+8,071 mi
- 07/12/202331,222 mi+194 mi
- 11/04/202433,666 mi+2,444 mi
- 04/02/202637,822 mi+4,156 mi
Average of roughly -31,051 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AO68 LBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Soul (AO68 LBZ) between October 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Has dog harness jammed in (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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