2009 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · DV09 JWF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent MOT test on 19 March 2024 at 150,501 miles. This pass resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the primary mechanical and structural components met the minimum legal standards. While the history shows intermittent failures in 2021 and early 2024, the return to a clean pass sheet suggests that the current owner is proactive in addressing necessary repairs once faults are identified. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,853 miles per year. There is a notable gap between the October 2022 test at 145,475 miles and the February 2024 failure at 149,937 miles, during which the car covered roughly 4,500 miles over sixteen months. The more rapid accumulation of mileage between the November 2021 failure and the 2022 pass suggests periods of consistent use, which correlates with the expected wear on rubber and suspension components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most likely to degrade on a high-mileage Kia Soul. Given the age of the vehicle and the 150,000-mile mark, a close examination of suspension bushes, coil springs, and ball joints is essential to check for play or tearing. The buyer should also look for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, and inspect the brake calipers for binding, as these are common points of failure for this model despite a clean MOT history.