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EO62 YGU

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,743 mi
Last recorded84,743 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 YGU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 84,743 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 77,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 70,584 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 70,579 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2023 64,580 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 59,208 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 59,208 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2021 53,727 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 53,727 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2020 49,791 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,613 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 41,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,092 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,866 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,530 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some 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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EO62 YGU is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGU, 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

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What year was EO62 YGU registered?

EO62 YGU is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is EO62 YGU safe to buy?

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