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EU13 UBS

2013 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,420 mi
Last recorded88,420 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Soul47,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU13 UBS
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 88,420 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 81,076 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 81,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 76,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 71,727 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 71,727 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2022 66,351 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,896 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,289 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge 205/55r16

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,669 miles

both front tyres bald inner edge

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 1 Mar 2019 49,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

both front tyres bald inner edge

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2018 42,522 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,356 miles

offside rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Feb 2016 27,477 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 27,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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EU13 UBS is a 2013 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EU13 UBS, 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 EU13 UBS registered?

EU13 UBS is a 2013 Kia Soul, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is EU13 UBS safe to buy?

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