2018 KIA Soul 1.6L Petrol · DA18 RFN

The 2018 Kia Soul presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 9 December 2025 at 162,576 miles which recorded no defects. Prior to this, the vehicle passed cleanly on 30 November 2024 at 152,606 miles. The only blemishes in the record are two earlier failures with no defects recorded, dated 20 May 2024 at 152,167 miles and 27 April 2023 at 122,838 miles, both of which were subsequently cleared on retest. This pattern shows resolving administrative or minor pre-check issues rather than any worsening mechanical decline. At roughly eight years old the Soul carries 162,576 recorded miles, equating to about 20,322 miles per year and placing it well above typical use for its age. The records show the bulk of accumulation came between April 2023 and November 2024, jumping from 122,838 to 152,606 miles in nineteen months, then a slower 9,970 miles to December 2025. High annual mileage of this order implies sustained motorway or delivery-type use, which loads consumables, suspension bushes, drivetrain joints, and brake discs harder than a low-mileage private car. The DVSA entries flag no advisories for tyres, corrosion, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity across the full history, and the two failed tests noted no defects, suggesting the previous keeper addressed whatever stopped the pass before presentation. A clean sheet at this mileage is unusual and points to either diligent upkeep or, less favourably, tests where wear items slipped under the limit. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of the front coil springs, rear suspension arms, and brake calipers for binding or fatigue not caught by the annual test. Verify the condition of the clutch and gearbox given the high drivetrain load, and check underneath for early structural rust on sills and subframes. The absence of recorded advisories does not exempt a 162k-mile vehicle from consumable replacement soon after purchase.