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AV61 XYJ

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,032 mi
Last recorded132,032 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XYJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 132,032 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 131,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 123,403 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 123,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel, adjustment may be required

Pass 2 Jul 2024 114,368 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 114,355 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 103,089 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 88,908 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2021 77,210 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 67,384 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2019 57,894 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 48,474 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,929 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 31,250 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,254 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 24,711 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 XYJ 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 81.3%.

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 XYJ, 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 AV61 XYJ registered?

AV61 XYJ is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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