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AO61 WYD

2012 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,445 mi
Last recorded81,445 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 WYD
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 81,445 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2026 81,443 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2025 77,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 77,990 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 77,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 63,830 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 63,785 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 58,234 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 58,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 53,884 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 53,884 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 49,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on the edges

Fail 12 Feb 2021 49,447 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on the edges

Pass 25 Feb 2020 45,751 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 41,400 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,789 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 33,236 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jan 2017 33,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2016 28,411 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 21,547 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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AO61 WYD is a 2012 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 AO61 WYD, 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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What year was AO61 WYD registered?

AO61 WYD is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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