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FY62 XEX

2012 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,465 mi
Last recorded113,465 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XEX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 113,465 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 111,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 108,473 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 106,790 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jun 2023 106,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle out of balance 54% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jun 2022 104,340 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 104,340 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 98,902 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 94,258 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,873 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

park brake getting grabby

Pass 25 Jun 2018 83,749 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,554 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,452 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 66,874 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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FY62 XEX is a 2012 Kia Soul in Red 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 FY62 XEX, 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 FY62 XEX registered?

FY62 XEX is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is FY62 XEX safe to buy?

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