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EK62 NDZ

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,906 mi
Last recorded135,906 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 135,906 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo Boost Pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 135,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo Boost Pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 121,974 miles

Exhaust system minor corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on edges - 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm & perished - 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 108,542 miles

Exhaust system minor corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge - 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 95,743 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 95,743 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lamps not working

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 79,553 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,561 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 56,142 miles

Exhaust system minor corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 16 92V Bridgestone ER33 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre valve cap missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 16 92V Bridgestone ER33 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre valve cap missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Sep 2018 42,849 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 33,898 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 26,795 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 19,740 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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EK62 NDZ is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 NDZ, 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 NDZ registered?

EK62 NDZ is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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