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BF62 YRT

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,765 mi
Last recorded65,765 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 YRT
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 65,765 miles

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

Parking brake low effort

Pass 31 Jan 2025 64,247 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 64,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 62,620 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 61,013 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 61,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 56,098 miles

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

both front tyres worn smooth on the inner edges

parking brake low effort

Pass 22 Jan 2021 52,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake low effort

Pass 20 Jan 2020 48,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 40,583 miles

emissions to low to record a reading

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 17 Jan 2018 36,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on the inner edge and cracking in the outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cracking in the outer sidewall

parking brake low effort

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 14 Jan 2017 31,786 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 31,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,145 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 YRT is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YRT, 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 BF62 YRT registered?

BF62 YRT is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 6 October 2012.

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