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GL61 UPZ

2012 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,244 mi
Last recorded105,244 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 105,244 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Exhaust system flange joints corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 95,914 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 95,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R18V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 88,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn badly uneven on inner edge - flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 88,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn badly uneven on inner edge - flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 85,260 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge of tread

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 80,746 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 80,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,625 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Oct 2020 75,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Oct 2019 63,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 51,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

slight parking brake travel

Fail 4 Oct 2018 51,380 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash camera ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

slight parking brake travel

Pass 29 Aug 2017 35,074 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 32,483 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,120 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 26,133 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 UPZ is a 2012 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UPZ, 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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GL61 UPZ is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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