2018 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · LS68 XON

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, following a consistent history of successful inspections. The most recent test on 20 December 2025 at 49,885 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, despite an initial failure on the same day. This suggests a specific mechanical issue was identified and rectified immediately prior to the re-test, indicating an owner who is responsive to safety-critical requirements when flagged by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year. The data shows steady progression, moving from 36,978 miles in December 2023 to 42,858 miles in December 2024, and finally reaching 49,885 miles by late 2025. This low annual mileage accumulation generally implies that the drivetrain components, suspension, and brake assemblies should have experienced less wear than a high-mileage example of the same era. While the current record is clean of lingering advisories, the recurring failures in December 2023 and 2025 warrant a close physical inspection of the components that triggered those results. A buyer should verify if the repairs involved simple consumable items such as light bulbs, wipers, or exhaust components, or more complex mechanical systems like brake calipers. Given the low annual mileage, the inspector should also check for signs of rubber degradation in suspension bushes or tyre sidewalls which can occur over time even when a vehicle is not driven frequently.