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EA63 DCU

2013 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,858 mi
Last recorded88,858 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Soul47,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA63 DCU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 88,858 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides worn on edges 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 88,859 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides worn on edges 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 85,699 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on both sides lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 83,284 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 80,170 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 77,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 74,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 74,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 65,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 57,047 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 57,047 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 45,759 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 45,759 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 18 Nov 2016 31,190 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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EA63 DCU is a 2013 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA63 DCU, 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.

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What year was EA63 DCU registered?

EA63 DCU is a 2013 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is EA63 DCU safe to buy?

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