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DA61 YDU

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,725 mi
Last recorded15,725 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 YDU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 15,725 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 15,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 10,935 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 10,935 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 9,287 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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DA61 YDU is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA61 YDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA61 YDU registered?

DA61 YDU is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is DA61 YDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 YDU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA61 YDU have outstanding finance?

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