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GK62 PYT

2012 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,948 mi
Last recorded103,948 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 PYT
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 103,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2026 103,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2025 101,986 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 101,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2024 99,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2023 97,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 97,744 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 95,471 miles

Offside Front driving light not working

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2021 88,362 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 88,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2020 80,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 80,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 76,337 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 76,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 68,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 57,866 miles

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

slight bulge nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2017 57,866 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight bulge nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2016 46,978 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 35,259 miles

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

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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GK62 PYT is a 2012 Kia Soul in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GK62 PYT, 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 GK62 PYT registered?

GK62 PYT is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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