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GU61 FLD

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,836 mi
Last recorded40,836 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 FLD
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 40,836 miles

General corrosion front to rear of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2024 40,508 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 40,215 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 40,215 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 39,441 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 39,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 38,160 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 18 Nov 2020 36,048 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 34,431 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 32,620 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 32,620 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 30,733 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 29,294 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 29,294 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 25,173 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 18,301 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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GU61 FLD is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU61 FLD, 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 GU61 FLD registered?

GU61 FLD is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is GU61 FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 FLD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU61 FLD have outstanding finance?

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