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EO13 OBN

2013 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,529 mi
Last recorded95,529 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Soul47,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO13 OBN
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 95,529 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Spitting on end. Still clears screen effectively. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 95,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Spitting on end. Still clears screen effectively. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 93,497 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 91,137 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 88,382 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 87,138 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 87,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 79,226 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 79,226 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 72,597 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,222 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 64,220 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Mar 2018 55,042 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 55,042 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 46,857 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 46,857 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,302 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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EO13 OBN is a 2013 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EO13 OBN, 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 EO13 OBN registered?

EO13 OBN is a 2013 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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