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GU62 LDL

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,767 mi
Last recorded93,767 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 LDL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 93,767 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 93,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 83,022 miles

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

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2025 83,022 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 77,694 miles

Central exhaust in poor condition surface rust front to back

Pass 3 Jul 2023 74,076 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 73,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 67,707 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 59,473 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 53,430 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front tyre both sides inner shoulders getting warn

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 47,272 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 40,647 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 33,485 miles

Nearside Front inner tyre side wall starting to split

Offside Front inner and outer tyre side walls starting to split

Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,159 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,014 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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GU62 LDL is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU62 LDL, 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 GU62 LDL registered?

GU62 LDL is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is GU62 LDL safe to buy?

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