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EN61 PKA

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

74,636 mi
Last recorded74,636 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 PKA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 74,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 72,422 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 72,422 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 70,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 70,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 67,342 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 67,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 63,997 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 60,202 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 60,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 57,163 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 57,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,666 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 52,666 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 48,171 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 48,171 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,751 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 41,751 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 35,659 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 35,659 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 27,537 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on edges

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 PKA is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PKA, 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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EN61 PKA is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is EN61 PKA safe to buy?

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