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DY14 GWV

2014 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,235 mi
Last recorded70,235 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2014 Kia Soul45,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 GWV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 70,235 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 69,946 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 62,220 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated cut in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 62,220 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated cut in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 54,692 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 54,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 48,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and inner edge of raised tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 42,457 miles

Rear bumper cracked/damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2020 42,457 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear bumper cracked/damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2019 34,267 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 34,267 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2018 28,837 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 20,156 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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DY14 GWV is a 2014 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DY14 GWV, 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 DY14 GWV registered?

DY14 GWV is a 2014 Kia Soul, first registered on 7 March 2014.

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