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BF62 SRU

2012 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,469 mi
Last recorded154,469 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 SRU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 154,469 miles

exhaust heat shield poorly secured, rectification recommended.

Pass 6 Nov 2024 148,903 miles

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Fail 1 Nov 2024 148,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 142,118 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 142,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 132,966 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 132,965 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 117,725 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,027 miles

all 4 tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,932 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 92,930 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 81,674 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,363 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 51,817 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 37,094 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 37,094 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 SRU is a 2012 Kia Soul in Red 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 BF62 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

BF62 SRU is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 11 November 2012.

Is BF62 SRU safe to buy?

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