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AU62 ZPZ

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,829 mi
Last recorded147,829 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 ZPZ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 147,829 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 147,829 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 145,290 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 143,000 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 126,526 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 126,495 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 118,960 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 105,666 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 89,369 miles

Front front wipers slighty smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner with cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 89,369 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyres (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front wipers slighty smearing

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn bald inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,179 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 68,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,803 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 55,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 41,935 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 31,269 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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AU62 ZPZ is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU62 ZPZ, 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 AU62 ZPZ registered?

AU62 ZPZ is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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