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BU14 XJB

2014 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,666 mi
Last recorded81,666 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Soul45,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 XJB
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 81,666 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front number plate is damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2024 76,622 miles

Offside Front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2024 76,621 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2023 72,836 miles

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 20 May 2022 69,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2022 69,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 63,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 58,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 58,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 50,634 miles

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))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 50,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 40,673 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 40,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,812 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 29,012 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

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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BU14 XJB is a 2014 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 2014 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 45,140 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 BU14 XJB, 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 12 years old, this Kia Soul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU14 XJB registered?

BU14 XJB is a 2014 Kia Soul, first registered on 25 March 2014.

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