2021 KIA Soul Maxx EV Electricity · YL71 LFJ

The 2021 Kia Soul Maxx EV presents a clean and stable roadworthiness trend across its three recorded MOT entries. The most recent test on 20 April 2026 at 22,463 miles passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures. This marks a clear improvement from the previous test in December 2024, where the tester flagged an offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and wearing on its inner edge. The subsequent test in December 2025 at 20,435 miles also passed cleanly, indicating that the tyre issue was addressed and no new mechanical or structural defects have emerged since. The maintenance trajectory is therefore resolving and currently stable. The vehicle has covered just 22,463 miles over approximately five years, averaging roughly 4,493 miles per year, which is notably low for its age. The mileage progression shows a jump of 5,620 miles between December 2024 and December 2025, followed by an increase of only 2,028 miles over the following four and a half months leading to the April 2026 test. This pattern suggests a period of slightly heavier use during 2025 followed by a return to very light usage. The low overall mileage means that wear on consumable components such as brake discs, suspension bushes, and drivetrain mounts should be minimal, though prolonged periods of standing can cause its own issues, including flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and degraded rubber components. Despite the clean recent record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on the areas that have previously drawn attention. The inner-edge wear pattern on the offside front tyre flagged in December 2024 points to a potential alignment or suspension geometry issue, possibly worn track rod ends or a deteriorated suspension bush. Even though the tyre was replaced and the December 2025 and April 2026 tests passed without comment, it is worth checking whether the underlying cause was properly diagnosed or simply masked by a tyre swap. A four-wheel alignment check and close inspection of the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and dampers would be prudent. The electric drivetrain and battery condition should also receive attention. With such low annual mileage, the high-voltage battery may have experienced frequent partial charge cycles or extended periods at low state of charge, which can affect long-term cell health. Inspect the charge port, battery casing for signs of corrosion or impact damage, and request a battery state-of-health readout if possible. The braking system, while likely showing minimal wear due to regenerative braking reducing mechanical brake use, should still be checked for binding calipers and uneven disc wear, conditions that low-mileage EVs are particularly prone to.