2015 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · SE15 AWH

The 2015 KIA Soul shows a stable roadworthiness trend with no defects recorded across its most recent MOT tests, including the latest pass on 17 December 2025 at 105,199 miles. The absence of advisories or failings in the past two cycles suggests the vehicle has consistently met DVSA standards for brakes, suspension, steering, and emissions. However, the single failure in December 2022—though noted as having no defects—raises curiosity about the nature of the test, as it occurred just two days before the subsequent pass at the same mileage. This anomaly, while unexplained in the record, warrants a closer inspection of the brakes and suspension components, which are the most common causes of MOT failures. The mileage progression of approximately 9,564 miles annually aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, without evident periods of neglect or excessive wear. The gap between the 2023 and 2025 MOTs—spanning 24 months—is standard, though the rapid accumulation of 4,261 miles between the December 2022 failure and pass (over just two days) is unusual and likely an administrative error rather than a mechanical issue. There are no red flags in the pattern, but the lack of intermediate servicing records means wear items like timing belts, fluid levels, and suspension bushes may not have been proactively addressed. Given the clean MOT history, the primary focus for an in-person inspection should centre on high-wear components that aren’t routinely tested by the MOT regime. The suspension—particularly the rear coil springs, bushes, and shock absorbers—should be examined for uneven sagging or excessive play, as these are common failure points in this model range. The brake system, while passing MOT checks, may benefit from a closer look at disc thickness, caliper binding, and rear brake shoe wear, given the 2022 failure context. Structural integrity, especially around wheel arches and sills, should also be assessed for corrosion, as this is a critical long-term risk for a vehicle of this age and mileage. Finally, the exhaust system’s integrity and catalytic converter functionality should be verified, as emissions-related failures are occasionally missed in otherwise clean MOT records.