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GY61 VVO

2012 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,667 mi
Last recorded100,667 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 VVO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 100,667 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 100,667 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 88,418 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 88,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 76,193 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 62,087 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 53,797 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 49,489 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 49,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 43,582 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 37,647 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 37,646 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear TYRE OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE AND STRESS CRACKS IN TREADS 225/45/18

Offside Rear TYRE OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE AND STRESS CRACKS IN TREADS 225/45/18

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 36,497 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 30,607 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 25,415 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 19,853 miles

Nearside 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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GY61 VVO is a 2012 Kia Soul in Green 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 GY61 VVO, 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 GY61 VVO registered?

GY61 VVO is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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