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BG13 MHX

2013 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,544 mi
Last recorded65,544 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Soul47,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 MHX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 65,544 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Will need renewing soon . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slight noise heard when operating steering . (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle assembly slightly corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 61,561 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Recommend to renew this soon . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside , slightly affected . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear road springs affected slightly . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 57,479 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 49,556 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs have some corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking slightly . 215/55x16 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 49,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted concealing some components .

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly in between treads . 205/55x16 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs have some corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 43,069 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Fail 22 Dec 2021 43,069 miles

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

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 36,767 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 32,142 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 26,618 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 23,099 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 19,305 miles

child seat fitted preventing full inspection

engine covers and protective undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2015 16,336 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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BG13 MHX 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG13 MHX, 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 BG13 MHX registered?

BG13 MHX is a 2013 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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