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DA62 EJC

2012 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,872 mi
Last recorded61,872 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 EJC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 61,872 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to screen glass less 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to the rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 59,292 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 56,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sign of cracking and perishing to the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.0 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sign of cracking and perishing to the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 51,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished. damage to side wall not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 51,625 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning only 2 of 5 bulbs working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished. damage to side wall not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 46,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 41,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing in the tread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing in the tread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 41,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing in the tread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing in the tread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 38,199 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 38,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 33,333 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 27,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread balding off inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to age perish in tread area

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread balding off inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre starting to age perish in tread area

Pass 21 Nov 2016 21,142 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 14,386 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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DA62 EJC is a 2012 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA62 EJC, 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 DA62 EJC registered?

DA62 EJC is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is DA62 EJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 EJC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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