2009 KIA Soul 1.6L Petrol · KM59 OYB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear history of maintenance over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted in December 2025 at 86,683 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a streak of passes since a failure in late 2022, suggesting that the current ownership has addressed any previous mechanical concerns promptly. The mileage profile is notably low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,100 miles per year. The data shows consistent, light usage, such as the 2,387 miles driven between December 2023 and November 2024. While low annual mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, long stationary periods can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components. However, the lack of recorded advisories in the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests the vehicle has not suffered from significant neglect associated with long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on components that degrade with age rather than distance. Given the clean MOT records, the primary risks involve structural corrosion on the underbody and the condition of suspension components like bushes and shock absorbers, which can perish or crack over time. Check the brake system for seized calipers or rusted discs, as low-use vehicles are often prone to these issues. The 2022 failure remains the only outlier in the record, but the subsequent clean passes indicate that whatever specific fault existed then has been resolved.