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BT61 TOJ

2012 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,190 mi
Last recorded101,190 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 TOJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 101,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 94,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 87,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 79,571 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 69,798 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 61,461 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2019 50,271 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 39,483 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 30,589 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 22,689 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 21,066 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 19,334 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 19,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TOJ is a 2012 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BT61 TOJ, 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 TOJ registered?

BT61 TOJ is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is BT61 TOJ safe to buy?

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