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FT61 EEG

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,038 mi
Last recorded61,038 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 EEG
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 61,038 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2026 61,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 57,306 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 53,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 51,443 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 48,328 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 48,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 47,697 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 44,532 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 44,532 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 40,944 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 35,567 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 29,850 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 24,125 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 19,431 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 18,241 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 18,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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FT61 EEG is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FT61 EEG, 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 FT61 EEG registered?

FT61 EEG is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is FT61 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 EEG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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