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EK62 GDV

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,063 mi
Last recorded72,063 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 GDV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 72,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 66,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 58,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.21mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 27 Jun 2024 58,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.21mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2023 50,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 43,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DEBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 43,812 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DEBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 35,332 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 33,907 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 31,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 24,238 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 17,059 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges & close to legal limit

Rear tyres perished & starting to crack

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 5 Oct 2016 14,829 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 12,059 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 12,059 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 GDV is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GDV, 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 EK62 GDV registered?

EK62 GDV is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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