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FT61 OER

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,255 mi
Last recorded66,255 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 OER
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 66,255 miles

both wipers slight smear

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed passengers belt (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 66,194 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed passengers belt (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b))

both wipers slight smear

Pass 12 Jun 2024 61,551 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 56,531 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 51,651 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 47,464 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 44,854 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 37,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear started to split between sidewall and tread.

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

nearside and offside front lower arm,rear bushes sterted to debond.

Pass 25 Jun 2018 31,386 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 29,267 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 25,623 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 21,687 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 15,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 15,801 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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FT61 OER is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FT61 OER, 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 OER registered?

FT61 OER is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is FT61 OER safe to buy?

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