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A1 DVN

2013 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,003 mi
Last recorded60,003 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Soul47,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 DVN
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 60,003 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 57,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 55,071 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 53,037 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 53,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 43,958 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 37,960 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 37,959 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 32,845 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 32,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 29,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under cover fitted some component can not b checked

Pass 14 Nov 2017 24,317 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 19,741 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management light on

How Reliable is the Kia Soul?

Based on 301,582 MOT tests across 24,409 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,647
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
24,409
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,057
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,754
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A1 DVN is a 2013 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 47,745 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Soul fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,057 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 DVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Soul typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Soul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A1 DVN registered?

A1 DVN is a 2013 Kia Soul, first registered on 18 November 2013.

Is A1 DVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 DVN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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