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GV61 MJE

2012 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,690 mi
Last recorded66,690 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 MJE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 66,690 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 51,137 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 39,660 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air freshner ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 35,742 miles

nearside front tyre splitting on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2022 34,163 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 32,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 32,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 31,877 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 29,666 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 29,666 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front DRL not working

Pass 21 Feb 2018 26,532 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 24,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 24,028 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 19,100 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 16,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MJE is a 2012 Kia Soul in Red 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 MJE, 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 GV61 MJE registered?

GV61 MJE is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is GV61 MJE safe to buy?

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