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BK62 CVY

2012 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,401 mi
Last recorded145,401 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 CVY
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 145,401 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s rear tyre near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 145,457 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s rear tyre near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 141,611 miles

Clutch bite point very low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 141,608 miles

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

Clutch bite point very low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 128,231 miles

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

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

clutch biting point low

Fail 29 Jun 2022 128,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

clutch biting point low

Pass 5 Jul 2021 113,826 miles

Nearside day time running light not working

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

attention to bonnet safety catch

attention to hand brake

slight movement in steering col u/j

Fail 5 Jul 2021 113,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside day time running light not working

Offside Front tyre is void of tread on inside

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

attention to bonnet safety catch

attention to hand brake

slight movement in steering col u/j

Pass 27 Jul 2020 99,876 miles

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,903 miles

Front both tyres are void of tread on inside

attention to parking brake adjust ment

Fail 27 Jul 2019 85,903 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres are void of tread on inside

attention to parking brake adjust ment

Pass 28 Jul 2018 71,803 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,377 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 57,377 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,408 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,137 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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BK62 CVY is a 2012 Kia Soul in White 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 BK62 CVY, 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 BK62 CVY registered?

BK62 CVY is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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