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HN61 ZNE

2012 Kia Soul

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,166 mi
Last recorded97,166 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 ZNE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 97,166 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 95,630 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 91,233 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 91,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 83,255 miles

Rear brake pads required 4000 miles approx

Fail 19 Aug 2022 83,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,851 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 67,370 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 67,370 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 59,364 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 52,590 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,932 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 37,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 29,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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HN61 ZNE is a 2012 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,591cc petrol 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 HN61 ZNE, 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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HN61 ZNE is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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