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BT13 JKO

2013 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,649 mi
Last recorded42,649 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Soul47,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 JKO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 42,649 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 37,931 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 34,676 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 29,557 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 29,557 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres are winter tyres

Pass 8 Aug 2022 24,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 20,835 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 20,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 19,993 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 18,441 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 16,847 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 14,431 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall but no cords showing at present

Fail 1 Dec 2017 14,431 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall but no cords showing at present

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 11,828 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 11,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 11,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BT13 JKO is a 2013 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 BT13 JKO, 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 BT13 JKO registered?

BT13 JKO is a 2013 Kia Soul, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is BT13 JKO safe to buy?

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