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GK62 WKP

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,956 mi
Last recorded51,956 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 WKP
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 51,956 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 51,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 50,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 47,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 43,728 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 43,701 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 39,330 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 39,329 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 35,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 35,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 31,750 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 26,829 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 24,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 21,903 miles

Front pads worn also slight bind

Offside screen scrub marks

Pass 2 Feb 2016 18,726 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 16,879 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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GK62 WKP is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WKP, 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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GK62 WKP is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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