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CA61 MPX

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,749 mi
Last recorded124,749 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 MPX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 124,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 124,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jan 2022 119,958 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 119,958 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 115,629 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie road (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 115,629 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie road (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 111,315 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 106,659 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 96,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 77,456 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 77,456 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,757 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 60,757 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 42,332 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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CA61 MPX 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 64.3%.

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 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 CA61 MPX, 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 CA61 MPX registered?

CA61 MPX is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is CA61 MPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 MPX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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