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GY62 JHO

2012 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,160 mi
Last recorded104,160 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 JHO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 104,160 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 92,832 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 92,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 81,292 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 81,292 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2023 69,402 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 69,399 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 60,017 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 51,183 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 44,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 33,944 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 27,107 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 24,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 18,508 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 13,780 miles

rear pads getting low

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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GY62 JHO is a 2012 Kia Soul in White 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 GY62 JHO, 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 GY62 JHO registered?

GY62 JHO is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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