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HJ62 NKR

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,263 mi
Last recorded57,263 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 NKR
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 57,263 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 53,986 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 53,986 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 50,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 50,874 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 47,908 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 47,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 43,083 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 41,206 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 38,553 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,256 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

offside front day time running lamp is not working

Pass 27 Mar 2017 27,832 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 21,519 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 15,551 miles

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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HJ62 NKR is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue 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 HJ62 NKR, 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 HJ62 NKR registered?

HJ62 NKR is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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