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AK62 AOE

2012 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,234 mi
Last recorded117,234 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 AOE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 117,234 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 109,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 103,307 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 97,950 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both NS and OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 88,646 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 78,346 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 68,706 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from bottom radiator hose clamp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel is tight to turn and discs show signs of over-heating

Rear Both rear tyres are perished

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats ()

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jul 2020 68,706 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from bottom radiator hose clamp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb was adrift inside lamp unit. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel is tight to turn and discs show signs of over-heating

Rear Both rear tyres are perished

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats ()

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jul 2019 62,623 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 62,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 60,000 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 56,962 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 56,752 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 56,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,371 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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AK62 AOE is a 2012 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 52,463 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 AK62 AOE, 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 14 years old, this Kia Soul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK62 AOE is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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