2012 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · SO12 ABF

The vehicle currently lacks a valid MOT certificate, having failed its most recent inspection on 30 June 2025 at 109,205 miles. While the record shows a generally stable history of passes, the most recent failure without listed defects suggests a potential administrative error or a failure on a component not detailed in the summary. This leaves the current roadworthiness status unverified. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 7,800 miles per year. Usage remained steady between August 2022 at 89,742 miles and July 2024 at 103,286 miles. A slight increase in activity occurred during 2024, with nearly 8,000 miles covered in a single year, which is typical for a daily driver. The absence of recorded advisories or defects across multiple years is unusual for a 14 year old vehicle. It implies either a very high standard of preventative maintenance or a lack of detailed reporting by the testing stations. Because the record is suspiciously clean, a physical inspection must focus on common age related wear that often escapes brief MOT checks. A buyer should specifically check for structural corrosion on the sills and chassis, as this is a primary failure point for vehicles of this vintage. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing or cracks. Given the mileage, check the brake discs for lip wear and the tyres for uneven tread patterns, which would indicate an overdue wheel alignment or worn steering components.