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GV61 HFG

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,351 mi
Last recorded114,351 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 HFG
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 114,351 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 104,456 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside washer jet weak

Offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 27 Oct 2023 92,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre inner edgewear

Fail 27 Oct 2023 92,825 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside front tyre inner edgewear

Pass 28 Sep 2022 79,971 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 69,795 miles

Exhaust corrosion

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

Front brake discs lipped

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 69,795 miles

Exhaust corrosion

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

Front brake discs lipped

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 61,887 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 52,559 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 52,559 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,305 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 28,920 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 17,821 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 8,403 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 4,299 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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GV61 HFG is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black 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 GV61 HFG, 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 GV61 HFG registered?

GV61 HFG is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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