2010 KIA Soul 1.6L Petrol · MT10 MKM

A clean and consistent MOT record defines this 2010 Kia Soul, with no advisories, failures, or component defects recorded across five tests spanning from May 2022 through September 2025. The most recent examination on 12 September 2025 returned a pass with no defects, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean tests that includes the 2024 and 2023 passes. One isolated failure on 3 May 2023 was followed by a pass just twelve days later on 15 May 2023, and crucially, no defect categories were recorded against either event, suggesting either a rectification between tests or an administrative or procedural issue rather than a persistent mechanical fault. The overall trajectory is one of stable roadworthiness with no recorded deterioration in any tested component group across the three-year MOT window. With 125,304 miles on a 16-year-old vehicle, this Soul has averaged around 7,832 miles per year, a figure broadly typical for its age and consistent with regular mixed-use driving rather than long-term storage or unusually high motorway accumulation. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing history or inconsistencies in recorded mileage progression to suggest the vehicle has been off the road for extended periods, which is reassuring from a corrosion and drivetrain-seal perspective. Given the mileage, consumable wear on brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension bushes should be anticipated, though the absence of any advisory notes suggests these items were within acceptable condition at the time of the most recent test. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there are no specific flagged components to investigate with extra scrutiny, but the high overall mileage does warrant a thorough physical inspection. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn lower control arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mounts common to higher-mileage vehicles of this era. Pay attention to brake pedal feel, watching for any excessive travel, sponginess, or judder under braking that might suggest worn discs or a binding caliper, particularly given the heavy urban mileage this Soul has likely accumulated. Steering should be checked for vagueness, pulling to one side under braking, or any clonking on full lock, all of which could indicate worn tie rod ends or strut top bearing wear. Under the vehicle, inspect the underside for any fresh oil seepage from the engine or transmission, exhaust hangers and joint condition, and signs of corrosion on suspension arms, subframe mounting points, and brake pipes, as components at this mileage bracket on a 16-year-old car can begin to suffer from age-related degradation even when the MOT record remains clean. Verify that the cooling system is functioning correctly with no signs of coolant leakage around the radiator, hoses, or thermostat housing, and confirm that the tyre tread depth is legal across the full width of each tyre, as uneven wear could point to suspension or alignment issues that have developed since the last test. Finally, a service history verifying regular oil and filter changes at intervals appropriate to the mileage would provide additional confidence that the engine and transmission internals have been adequately maintained, complementing an MOT record that is otherwise free of mechanical concerns.