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GY62 LXD

2012 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,239 mi
Last recorded114,239 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 LXD
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 114,239 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 113,866 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 110,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 107,781 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 104,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 104,328 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear 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 3 Nov 2021 95,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,563 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 77,267 miles

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

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2018 64,540 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 64,483 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 52,489 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 41,467 miles

offside windscreen wiper smearing close to excessive

Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,093 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

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 LXD is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

GY62 LXD is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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The MOT history for GY62 LXD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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