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AK62 FSO

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,419 mi
Last recorded51,419 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FSO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 51,419 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 45,497 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 45,496 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 38,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished,225/45/18 95W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished,225/45/18 95W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight handbrake free travel

Pass 26 Sep 2022 31,960 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 29,071 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 27,123 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 23,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 21,113 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 21,056 miles

Offside 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 tyre bald inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2017 18,376 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

No smoke detected

Pass 4 Oct 2016 16,119 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 13,818 miles

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

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

child seats fitted in rear

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 FSO is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK62 FSO?

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What year was AK62 FSO registered?

AK62 FSO is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is AK62 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 FSO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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