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BL62 BGU

2013 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,088 mi
Last recorded93,088 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Soul47,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 BGU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 93,088 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 79,845 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer walls perished & 2 cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner treads

Fail 27 Jun 2024 79,836 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps lamp damaged (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer walls perished & 2 cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner treads

Pass 26 Jun 2023 66,439 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 51,533 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 41,104 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 38,528 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 30,395 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 27,597 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 24,828 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 21,419 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 17,940 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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BL62 BGU is a 2013 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BL62 BGU, 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 BL62 BGU registered?

BL62 BGU is a 2013 Kia Soul, first registered on 11 February 2013.

Is BL62 BGU safe to buy?

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