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EY62 DBU

2012 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,684 mi
Last recorded109,684 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 DBU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 109,684 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2025 100,309 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 91,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 81,069 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 81,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 74,653 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 74,652 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 67,069 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 63,593 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,573 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Brake Pads Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 45,348 miles

Engine Cover & Under Tray Fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a slight cut on side wall ( No Cords Exposed )

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,255 miles

1. Engine Cover Fitted

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,330 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

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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EY62 DBU is a 2012 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EY62 DBU, 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 EY62 DBU registered?

EY62 DBU is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is EY62 DBU safe to buy?

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