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HG62 EFU

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,455 mi
Last recorded37,455 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 EFU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 37,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 37,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 36,196 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 36,196 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 34,640 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 33,136 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 31,258 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 31,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe above axle beam as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 29,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe behind flexi hose has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 29,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe behind flexi hose has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 28,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc has a severe lip on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc has a severe lip on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 26,482 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 24,202 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 21,269 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 15,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HG62 EFU is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HG62 EFU, 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 HG62 EFU registered?

HG62 EFU is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 4 December 2012.

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