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HK61 EHX

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,301 mi
Last recorded141,301 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK61 EHX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 141,301 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to excess advise replace (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 133,526 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 127,850 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have slight age related perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 120,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 120,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 110,370 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp dim

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

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

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Fail 20 Nov 2021 110,274 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

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

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 26 Nov 2020 99,335 miles

Boot space full obscuring some components & prescribed areas

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 99,304 miles

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

Boot space full obscuring some components & prescribed areas

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inside edge close too cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2012 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inside edge close too cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge & deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 77,997 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 77,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all front pads below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wheels on inspection (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wheels on inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2017 60,796 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 46,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 33,465 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 22,889 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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HK61 EHX is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black 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 HK61 EHX, 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 HK61 EHX registered?

HK61 EHX is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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