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AV61 VLK

2012 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,951 mi
Last recorded84,951 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 VLK
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 84,951 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 76,078 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 76,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 69,968 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 64,563 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 53,977 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,752 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 44,412 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 31,815 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 19,034 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 9,503 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 4,925 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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AV61 VLK is a 2012 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,582cc diesel 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 AV61 VLK, 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 AV61 VLK?

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What year was AV61 VLK registered?

AV61 VLK is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is AV61 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 VLK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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