The KIA SOUL (2009-12) 5DR SUV 1.6 CRDI DPF 126 SEARCHER AUTO4 is a five-door, small crossover with the upright shape and access of an SUV, but city-car-friendly dimensions. It sits between a hatchback and compact SUV in the used-car market, with distinctive looks and less bulk than larger off-roaders. On mycarcheck.com, three checks covered three different cars, so the figures are clues rather than a reliability verdict. Those checks show an average private-sale value of £3,200, average recorded mileage of 89,000, and annual use of 4,000 miles. The cars had averaged about 2.7 previous keepers, suggesting varied ownership histories. The diesel and automatic make this Soul relaxed on commutes while five doors and a tall cabin suit couples and small families. Its boxy styling stands apart from rivals and offers good visibility plus useful headroom for passengers. Check service history and condition carefully as with any older used car.