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GL61 RYU

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,048 mi
Last recorded96,048 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,048 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 96,044 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 91,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,789 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 84,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 76,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear nails in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 3 May 2018 76,319 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear nails in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 57,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2016 57,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 44,774 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 RYU is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GL61 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

GL61 RYU is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is GL61 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 RYU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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