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GY61 YLK

2012 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,562 mi
Last recorded88,562 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 88,562 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 80,301 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 80,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 74,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 31 Oct 2023 74,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 27 Oct 2022 68,476 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 68,475 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 63,103 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 60,253 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 57,616 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 52,745 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,459 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 45,459 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 38,870 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 33,004 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 27,222 miles

Rear tyres cracked

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 YLK 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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

GY61 YLK is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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