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AO13 WLW

2013 Kia Soul

Cream Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,177 mi
Last recorded74,177 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Soul47,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 WLW
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2013
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 74,177 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 74,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 66,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 66,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2023 56,049 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 51,318 miles

Offside Front balljoint dust cover slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2021 47,695 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 45,054 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,543 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 34,528 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 34,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 27,224 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 20,844 miles

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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AO13 WLW is a 2013 Kia Soul in Cream 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 AO13 WLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO13 WLW registered?

AO13 WLW is a 2013 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is AO13 WLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 WLW 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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