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GL61 BZO

2012 Kia Soul

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,297 mi
Last recorded100,297 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 BZO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 100,297 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 86,048 miles

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 Linked to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 82,913 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 79,871 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 77,873 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 75,686 miles

All brake disc rusty, possible due to standing? monitor after use

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2020 73,241 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 73,239 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,141 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2017 42,013 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,236 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 24,243 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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GL61 BZO is a 2012 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GL61 BZO, 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 GL61 BZO registered?

GL61 BZO is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is GL61 BZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 BZO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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