2009 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · LB58 HNF

The 2009 Kia Soul presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 24 February 2025 at 169,814 miles with zero defects recorded. The preceding failure on 11 February 2025 at 169,279 miles also lists no defects, indicating a retest following a minor administrative or procedural issue rather than a mechanical fault. This pattern of consecutive clean passes, stretching back through a defect-free test on 22 January 2024 at 150,352 miles and another on 1 February 2023 at 134,296 miles, demonstrates consistent roadworthiness across multiple test cycles. No recurring advisories, failures, or emerging mechanical concerns appear in the record, suggesting the vehicle has been maintained to a dependable standard throughout its recent life. The mileage accumulation tells a coherent story. Between the February 2023 test at 134,296 miles and the January 2024 test at 150,352 miles, the car covered 16,056 miles in roughly eleven months, a brisk pace of approximately 1,460 miles per month. That rate then slowed considerably, with only 18,927 miles added over the following thirteen months leading to the February 2025 test at 169,814 miles, equating to roughly 1,456 miles per month. The overall annualised figure of approximately 9,989 miles aligns with typical use for a seventeen-year-old vehicle. The record is clean and consistent, with no anomalous gaps or sudden drops that would raise odometer tampering concerns. Despite the unblemished MOT history, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. At nearly 170,000 miles, consumable components such as tyres, brake discs, pads, and wiper blades are likely approaching or past replacement intervals regardless of test outcomes. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers merit close examination for age-related deterioration, particularly given the vehicle's urban-hatchback usage profile. The exhaust system and catalytic converter should be checked for corrosion and emissions compliance, as these components degrade gradually between tests. Structurally, the Soul's rear arches, sills, and subframe are known vulnerability points on higher-mileage examples, so an underside inspection for corrosion or previous welding is advisable. The absence of any flagged defects across four consecutive test events is a strong indicator of responsible ownership and competent upkeep. No trend of worsening faults, no binding calipers, no suspension wear items, and no structural corrosion advisories have surfaced. For a buyer seeking a well-maintained, high-mileage small car with a transparent service and testing record, this example presents a low-risk proposition on paper. A test drive and independent inspection remain essential, but the MOT data itself raises no red flags.