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CV62 KWE

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,163 mi
Last recorded57,163 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 KWE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 57,163 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 12 Oct 2022 51,786 miles

Front and rear suspension components have been under sealed

under trays fitted to this vehicle obscuring some views

Fail 5 Oct 2022 51,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension components have been under sealed

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

under trays fitted to this vehicle obscuring some views

Pass 29 Jan 2022 49,950 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise both lower suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened advise both front macpherson struts corroding ( shocks) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyre worn / balding almost down to cords advise replacement of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise items all over floor inside & vehicle dirty if presented in this manner on next mot, mot tester may refuse to test vehicle due to condition of vehicle

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 46,791 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise both front rear lower suspension arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres worn inner edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/ worn inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise loose items on floor inside vehicle possible dangerous to driver and passenger and advise both head restraints missing

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2020 42,640 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 42,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge 2.0m

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge 2.0m

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

advise front subframe and suspension parts corrosion

advise rear axle and suspension parts corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,865 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 35,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 31 Aug 2017 29,703 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 Aug 2016 21,688 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 15,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail.

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

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 KWE is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KWE, 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 KWE is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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