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BT61 BZP

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,415 mi
Last recorded140,415 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 BZP
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 140,415 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot retaining clip missing

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

both front fog lamps & tell tail not working

Pass 13 Jan 2020 131,193 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 131,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 109,924 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 109,920 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 87,932 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 87,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 64,661 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 51,016 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light out

slight hydraulic leak

Fail 16 Jan 2016 51,016 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light out

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight hydraulic leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 40,040 miles

front and rear pads worn thin

front discs worn

front tyres on legal limit

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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BT61 BZP is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BT61 BZP, 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 BT61 BZP registered?

BT61 BZP is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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The MOT history for BT61 BZP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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