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AE13 UPM

2013 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,525 mi
Last recorded90,525 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Soul47,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 UPM
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 90,525 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 90,524 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 78,715 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle between hoses , both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 78,715 miles

Headlamp aim too high both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle between hoses , both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 65,483 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside day time running lamp not working

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 65,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside day time running lamp not working

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 53,652 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 45,827 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 40,327 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 33,477 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 28,720 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 25,539 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade split but still clears window screen

Rear Both tyres perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 18,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing inside tread cut.

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing inside tread cut.

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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AE13 UPM is a 2013 Kia Soul in Black 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 AE13 UPM, 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 AE13 UPM registered?

AE13 UPM is a 2013 Kia Soul, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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