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AU13 VZL

2013 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,294 mi
Last recorded106,294 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Soul47,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 VZL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 106,294 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 99,826 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 99,461 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 83,001 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 64,300 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 64,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 56,125 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 55,525 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jan 2021 55,525 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 38,182 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r unable to fully inspect seat belt.

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished.

o/s/r tyre and valve signs of cracking/perished.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 22 Jan 2019 30,062 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 28,649 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 26,321 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,890 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,478 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 22,477 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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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AU13 VZL is a 2013 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU13 VZL, 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

How do I check the history of AU13 VZL?

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What year was AU13 VZL registered?

AU13 VZL is a 2013 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is AU13 VZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 VZL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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