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AO61 YWT

2012 Kia Soul

Green Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,605 mi
Last recorded19,605 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 YWT
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 19,605 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

unable to check rear belts

water level low

Pass 16 Dec 2024 19,410 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 19,013 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 18,245 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 17,658 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 16,969 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 16,390 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 14,556 miles

Battery loose in carrier

Front Wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 13 Jan 2018 12,669 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 10,915 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 10,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 8,733 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 6,698 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 YWT is a 2012 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO61 YWT, 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 YWT registered?

AO61 YWT is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AO61 YWT safe to buy?

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