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GK62 YZV

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,627 mi
Last recorded119,627 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 YZV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 119,627 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 115,570 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 106,117 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 106,117 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 95,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 86,842 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 79,266 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 79,266 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 72,832 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 72,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 64,396 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,869 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,152 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,096 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 29,514 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 29,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear 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 YZV is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

GK62 YZV is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is GK62 YZV safe to buy?

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