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CU13 VRC

2013 Kia Soul

Cream Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,927 mi
Last recorded124,927 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Soul47,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 VRC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2013
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 124,927 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 124,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 124,212 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 124,165 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 116,477 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,525 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 98,128 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 98,128 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 92,148 miles

n/s rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 13 Mar 2019 81,215 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,000 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 67,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,509 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,842 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn out of shape inner band...

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 38,842 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn out of shape inner band...

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

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

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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CU13 VRC is a 2013 Kia Soul in Cream with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CU13 VRC, 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 CU13 VRC registered?

CU13 VRC is a 2013 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is CU13 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU13 VRC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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