2011 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · DG11 OMD

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at 118,185 miles on 9 October 2025 with zero defects recorded. This is a significant step forward from the preceding test on the same day in 2024 at 108,706 miles, where the tester flagged an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and play in the nearside front steering rack inner joint, alongside an offside headlamp aim defect. That 2024 failure was rectified on the same visit, and the subsequent twelve months saw no new advisories or failures, indicating the owner addressed the steering and lighting issues promptly and maintained the car without further incident. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a 2011 Kia Soul. Annual averages sit around 7,800 miles, which is typical for a petrol B-segment hatchback of this age. The record shows steady incremental use: 94,966 miles in November 2022, 100,767 miles in October 2023, 108,706 miles in October 2024, and 118,185 miles in October 2025. No sudden jumps or prolonged gaps appear in the data, suggesting regular weekly use rather than long periods of dormancy or high-mileage bursts that could accelerate wear on drivetrain and suspension components. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering. Play in the nearside front steering rack inner joint was identified in October 2024, and while it was repaired, any residual clunking or vagueness under lock warrants a road test with the wheels raised. The offside front tyre wear pattern noted on the same date suggests possible alignment or camber issues, so uneven tread wear on both front tyres should be checked. The rear axle corrosion advisory from October 2023 at 100,767 miles also demands attention. Underbody inspection of the rear beam, mountings, and brake lines is advisable, particularly around the axle trailing arms and spring seats where salt ingress commonly causes structural corrosion on vehicles of this age. The headlamp aim defect from 2024 has been resolved, but a quick beam pattern check against a flat surface at night remains sensible. Brake condition across all four corners, including caliper slide pins and disc thickness, should be verified given the 118,185-mile reading, as consumable wear at this stage is expected. Overall, the record reflects a vehicle that has been kept in reasonable order with defects addressed at the time of testing, but the corrosion advisory and steering history mean a thorough underbody and front-end inspection is essential before purchase.