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CV62 GCF

2012 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,314 mi
Last recorded28,314 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 GCF
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 28,314 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

offside and nearside front steering arms corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 26,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering arm corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 26,523 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering arm corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 25,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front steering arm corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 25,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front steering arm corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 23,019 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 20,943 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened advise both front wheel hub carriers corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

advise corrosion rear axle, offside rear chassis rail

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Nov 2021 20,941 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened advise both front wheel hub carriers corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner & outer edges & tyre perished/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

advise corrosion rear axle, offside rear chassis rail

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2020 20,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f tyre perished and worn on edges.

o/s/f tyre perished worn on edges

Fail 12 Nov 2020 20,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f tyre perished and worn on edges.

o/s/f tyre perished worn on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2019 19,112 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise front subframe light corrosion

advise light corrosion both front chassis rails

advise light corrosion both lower suspension arms

advise light corrosion rear axle and both rear brake backing plates

advise undertrays, arch covers, and plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components within prescribed area

Fail 8 Nov 2019 19,112 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise front subframe light corrosion

advise light corrosion both front chassis rails

advise light corrosion both lower suspension arms

advise light corrosion rear axle and both rear brake backing plates

advise undertrays, arch covers, and plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components within prescribed area

Pass 14 Nov 2018 16,741 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 14,612 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking/perishing but not showing cords.

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing but not showing cords.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 11,737 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 2 Nov 2015 9,768 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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CV62 GCF is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 CV62 GCF, 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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CV62 GCF is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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