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GX61 PNV

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,761 mi
Last recorded70,761 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 PNV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 70,761 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 62,680 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 62,417 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 53,110 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 45,419 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 38,576 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))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 38,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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 3 Mar 2021 32,237 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 29,056 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 20,864 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 20,788 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 20,146 miles

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

Front wipers not fully clearing screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. also perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 20,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front wipers not fully clearing screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. also perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 16,663 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,136 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 13,658 miles

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Nov 2014 13,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

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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GX61 PNV is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GX61 PNV, 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 GX61 PNV registered?

GX61 PNV is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is GX61 PNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX61 PNV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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