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BF62 BLJ

2012 Kia Soul

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,354 mi
Last recorded91,354 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 BLJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 91,354 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 91,338 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 85,842 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 85,836 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 81,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 73,127 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 66,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 54,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES AROUND 3MM( CENTRE )

Pass 26 Jun 2020 45,644 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jun 2020 45,644 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 13 Jun 2019 37,221 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD COVER WORN /SPLIT

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 28,999 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 21,839 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 13,334 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 8,180 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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BF62 BLJ is a 2012 Kia Soul in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF62 BLJ, 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

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What year was BF62 BLJ registered?

BF62 BLJ is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is BF62 BLJ safe to buy?

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