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EO62 KZJ

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,294 mi
Last recorded135,294 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 KZJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 135,294 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 135,294 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 122,571 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 107,817 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 107,817 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 94,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 76,097 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2X Nail in tyre 225/45/18

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outer track rod has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 62,129 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 62,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 55,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inside edge and cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 55,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inside edge and cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 46,791 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR OUTER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER

Pass 10 Feb 2018 37,688 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear TYRE -DETEROIRATED OUTER WALL

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 37,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER AND OUTER WALLS (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear TYRE -DETEROIRATED OUTER WALL

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 28,160 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 18,833 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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EO62 KZJ is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EO62 KZJ, 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 EO62 KZJ registered?

EO62 KZJ is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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