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FG15 BWJ

2015 Kia Soul

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,928 mi
Last recorded64,928 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Soul42,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG15 BWJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 64,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

advise nsr and osr brake back plates excessively corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2026 64,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

advise nsr and osr brake back plates excessively corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2025 59,313 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 53,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished & cracking

front brake pads wearing low

slight play in BOTH inner steering joints

Fail 13 May 2024 53,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished & cracking

front brake pads wearing low

slight play in BOTH inner steering joints

Pass 15 May 2023 46,203 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing low

Pass 19 May 2022 39,572 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2021 32,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake back plates in poor condition (rusty)

rear brake pads have uneven wear

Pass 30 Jun 2020 27,081 miles

Both rear backplates corroded

Centre seatbelt slow to retract

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2019 19,936 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 12,873 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 11,833 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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FG15 BWJ is a 2015 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2015 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 42,219 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 FG15 BWJ, 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 11 years old, this Kia Soul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG15 BWJ registered?

FG15 BWJ is a 2015 Kia Soul, first registered on 10 April 2015.

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