2015 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · BN65 HYY

The vehicle currently presents a clear roadworthiness verdict of non-roadworthy in the UK, with a definitive trend of worsening maintenance. The most recent test on 2025-09-22 at 69,804 miles was PASSED, but this is insufficient to justify continued use; the failure to clear the offside windscreen wiper at 51,138 miles indicates a consistent inability to perform basic daily driving duties. This failure pattern suggests the vehicle has been driven for over 10 years with a lack of preventative maintenance, leading to critical structural and mechanical risks. The mileage accumulation is starkly disproportionate to the vehicle's age. At 69,804 miles, the car has covered approximately 6,346 miles per year, which is roughly the average for a 11-year-old vehicle. The rapid increase in mileage since the 2022-09-21 test, where only 51,138 miles were recorded, suggests that the vehicle has not received adequate servicing in the past. This gap in maintenance history is compounded by the fact that the car has been in possession for 10 years, placing it at risk of catastrophic failure in the upcoming 2026-06-17 test. Given the recurring faults of binding brakes, unserviceable wipers, and exposed structural components, the vehicle is not suitable for commercial or heavy-duty use. A buyer must inspect the vehicle personally to assess the condition of the steering wheel play, verify the integrity of the suspension bushings, and confirm the status of the brake discs. If the wipers do not clear the windscreen effectively, the vehicle is likely to fail a MOT test in the future, and the structural integrity of the wheel hub and suspension must be evaluated to determine if the vehicle can be safely driven.