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B12 YNS

2014 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

58,456 mi
Last recorded58,456 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Soul45,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 YNS
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 58,456 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 58,454 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 58,438 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 58,433 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 57,986 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 57,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 57,443 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 55,725 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 55,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning middle (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 53,446 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 51,187 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 51,187 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 48,098 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip damage in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 48,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip damage in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 42,013 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 34,370 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 34,370 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 28,576 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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B12 YNS is a 2014 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2014 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 45,140 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 B12 YNS, 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 12 years old, this Kia Soul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B12 YNS registered?

B12 YNS is a 2014 Kia Soul, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is B12 YNS safe to buy?

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