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FD62 KAU

2012 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,402 mi
Last recorded87,402 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 KAU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 87,402 miles

Clutch worn. Only just selecting gears.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear parking brake lever has limited reserve travel. Recommend adjustment.

Pass 11 Sep 2024 80,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 71,869 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 66,926 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 66,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 62,578 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,836 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 45,809 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,697 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 37,807 miles

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

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

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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FD62 KAU is a 2012 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FD62 KAU, 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 FD62 KAU registered?

FD62 KAU is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is FD62 KAU safe to buy?

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