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EN61 BTU

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,906 mi
Last recorded59,906 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 BTU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 59,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 59,906 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 58,013 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 57,971 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 54,433 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 50,882 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 50,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 46,578 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/f daytime running lamp not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Mar 2022 46,578 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/f daytime running lamp not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Mar 2021 41,612 miles

Nearside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged glass perishing ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 39,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 33,685 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,904 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 28,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,578 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,286 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 16,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EN61 BTU is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EN61 BTU, 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

How do I check the history of EN61 BTU?

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What year was EN61 BTU registered?

EN61 BTU is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is EN61 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN61 BTU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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