2011 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · MV60 ACO

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with an improving trend in its most recent testing. The June 2026 test at 78,167 miles resulted in a pass, notably including an advisory for underbody underseal, which suggests the tester identified early signs of corrosion or a recent application of protective coating. This follows a successful July 2025 test at 74,410 miles where no defects were recorded, indicating that the significant mechanical failures identified just days prior in July 2025 were successfully rectified. The mileage pattern indicates low annual usage, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per year over its 15-year lifespan. This low-intensity driving is evident in the jump from 40,901 miles in July 2019 to 52,381 miles in July 2020, and again between 2020 and 2021. While low mileage generally reduces drivetrain wear, the record shows that the vehicle has experienced periodic periods of stagnation or infrequent use, which can sometimes contribute to the issues seen with brake disc pitting and exhaust emission fluctuations. A buyer should focus technical scrutiny on the front suspension and steering components. The records show a recurring pattern of wear in the track rod ends and suspension arm ball joints, with failures noted in July 2023, July 2024, and July 2025. Although these were passed in subsequent tests, the frequency of these faults suggests the front end undergoes significant stress or that components are being replaced only when they reach a failure threshold. The exhaust emissions have also failed multiple times, specifically in July 2021, July 2023, and July 2024, which warrants a check of the catalytic converter and oxygen sensor health. Finally, the recent advisory regarding underbody underseal requires a physical inspection for structural integrity. Given the age of the vehicle and the specific mention of underseal, checking for significant chassis corrosion or rust on the sills and subframes is essential. While the brake discs were flagged as pitted in July 2020, the subsequent clean records suggest this was addressed, but a manual check of the braking system for binding or uneven wear remains a prudent step.