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GL61 RYT

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

52,382 mi
Last recorded52,382 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 RYT
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 52,382 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 49,673 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 47,242 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 44,453 miles

Nearside DRL bulb not working

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack end

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 29 Jul 2022 42,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pin holed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pin holed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 38,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 34,447 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 32,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 30,653 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 28,484 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 24,238 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 15,439 miles

Drivers wiper smearing

Fail 15 May 2015 15,439 miles

Drivers wiper smearing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 14,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RYT is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL61 RYT registered?

GL61 RYT is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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