2015 KIA Soul 1.6L Petrol · KX65 LCT

The 2015 KIA SOUL presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 12 September 2025 at 28,795 miles resulting in a pass. That test, however, carried four advisories that mark a shift from the completely clean records of previous years. The tester flagged a worn and pitted front brake disc on both sides, a slightly damaged or perishing offside front tyre, excessive handbrake lever travel, and an illuminated tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp. None of these defects constitute an immediate failure, but their simultaneous appearance after four consecutive zero-advisory tests suggests a period of reduced attentiveness to basic consumable upkeep. The maintenance trend is stable overall but shows a minor downward inflection in the latest twelve months. The mileage accumulation tells a story of very light use. Across roughly eleven years, the odometer has advanced just 28,795 miles, averaging approximately 2,618 miles per year. The annual intervals between tests are consistent and well-documented, with recorded mileages climbing from 16,682 in August 2021, to 19,325 in August 2022, 21,878 in August 2023, 25,440 in July 2024, and finally 28,795 in September 2025. That progression shows a gentle acceleration in usage, from roughly 2,600 miles per year between 2021 and 2023 to around 3,350 miles between mid-2024 and late 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the service history appears continuous. Low annual mileage can preserve mechanical components but also raises the risk of deterioration from prolonged standing, particularly in rubber seals, tyres, and brake surfaces. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should pay close attention to the front brake discs and pads, given the advisory for pitting and wear noted at 28,795 miles. Pitting on disc surfaces often correlates with corrosion from standing periods, a plausible scenario given the low usage pattern. The handbrake travel advisory warrants a functional check of the rear braking system and cable adjustment, as excessive travel can indicate stretched cables or worn rear brake components. The offside front tyre advisory for cracking or perishing should prompt a thorough sidewall inspection of all four tyres, including the date codes, since a 2015 vehicle may be running tyres that are approaching or beyond their recommended six-to-ten-year service life regardless of remaining tread depth. The TPMS warning lamp requires diagnosis with a scan tool to determine whether a sensor has failed, a battery has depleted, or an actual pressure discrepancy exists. Beyond the flagged items, the underbody and suspension mounting points deserve a careful visual check. Low-mileage vehicles that have spent extended periods stationary can develop surface corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust components that does not always appear in MOT advisories but can affect long-term structural integrity. The coil springs, suspension bushes, and anti-roll bar links should be inspected for perishing or play, as these rubber and bush components degrade with age as much as with mileage. A short road test under light and heavy braking will confirm whether the front discs are causing vibration or uneven braking effort. Overall, the record reflects a mechanically sound vehicle that has recently developed minor but addressable wear items, consistent with a change in ownership pattern or maintenance routine rather than any fundamental mechanical concern.