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EK62 BUU

2012 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,746 mi
Last recorded72,746 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 BUU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 72,746 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 72,745 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 68,879 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 66,820 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,605 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,402 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 57,501 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 55,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge significantly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 51,625 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,500 miles

Offside wiper split on end

Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,052 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish in tread wells

Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,293 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 21,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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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EK62 BUU is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EK62 BUU, 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 EK62 BUU registered?

EK62 BUU is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is EK62 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 BUU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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