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GU62 YFH

2012 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,463 mi
Last recorded111,463 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 YFH
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 111,463 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 111,463 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 106,956 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 104,403 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 104,401 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 100,310 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 94,270 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier phones. sat-navs and dash-cams should not be mounted within the area swept by the wipers (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 205/55-16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Aug 2022 94,270 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier phones. sat-navs and dash-cams should not be mounted within the area swept by the wipers (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 205/55-16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 84,464 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 84,464 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 76,010 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,213 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 61,394 miles

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

brake peddle rubber rearing thin

Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,621 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,104 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 5 Aug 2015 32,793 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 YFH is a 2012 Kia Soul in Red 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 GU62 YFH, 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 YFH registered?

GU62 YFH is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is GU62 YFH safe to buy?

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