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BF13 NVC

2013 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,440 mi
Last recorded122,440 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Soul47,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 NVC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 122,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside mirror unit has slight damage

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever has high travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 113,196 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 113,130 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner side below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 105,396 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 105,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 97,515 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 97,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 97,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image aim not checked (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tyre walls split.tyre also advise cut outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tyre walls split.also advise outer tyre wall Pershing and edge worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 89,754 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged in the middle section (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise changing soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly damaged at rim, near tyre pressure valve (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 78,669 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 78,179 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative offside (4.1.5 (a))

Seat belt slightly damaged nearside rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 69,632 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,523 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 44,131 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 31,809 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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BF13 NVC is a 2013 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF13 NVC, 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 BF13 NVC registered?

BF13 NVC is a 2013 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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