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EN61 FYA

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,436 mi
Last recorded106,436 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 FYA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 106,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape - inner edge 3mm. outer edge 6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 106,338 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape - inner edge 3mm. outer edge 6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 100,227 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 100,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 84,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 77,508 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 70,116 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 66,907 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 55,996 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 45,107 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 32,701 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 22,726 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 22,726 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Nov 2014 13,869 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 FYA is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue 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 EN61 FYA, 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 EN61 FYA registered?

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

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