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GL61 EFW

2012 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,443 mi
Last recorded96,443 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 EFW
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 96,443 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 82,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearing acceptable wear limits (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to 1.6mm limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 67,335 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 51,911 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 51,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 36,764 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 36,714 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 36,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 35,523 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 34,639 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 32,587 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 31,131 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 31,130 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 28,639 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 26,119 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 EFW is a 2012 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GL61 EFW, 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 EFW registered?

GL61 EFW is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is GL61 EFW safe to buy?

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