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BV10 ZLE

2010 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,971 mi
Last recorded159,971 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Soul61,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 ZLE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 159,971 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 152,628 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel clonk when turning side to side (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 152,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged/ outer side wall bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel clonk when turning side to side (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 146,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 139,730 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 130,310 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 130,308 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear inner brake pads below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2021 126,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 25/55/18 both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges.Nearside front on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 120,626 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 112,264 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 112,264 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 99,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 85,897 miles

Both rear tyres misshaped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine sump leaking

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,104 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 52,602 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,843 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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BV10 ZLE is a 2010 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 61,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV10 ZLE, 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 16 years old, this Kia Soul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV10 ZLE registered?

BV10 ZLE is a 2010 Kia Soul, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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