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BU63 VRV

2013 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,262 mi
Last recorded88,262 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Soul47,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 VRV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 88,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 73,791 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 73,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 64,673 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 58,568 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,898 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,762 miles

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 42,227 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 36,914 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 36,914 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,782 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 23,346 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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BU63 VRV is a 2013 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU63 VRV, 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

How do I check the history of BU63 VRV?

You can check the full history of BU63 VRV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU63 VRV registered?

BU63 VRV is a 2013 Kia Soul, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is BU63 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 VRV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU63 VRV have outstanding finance?

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