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HN62 KPJ

2012 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,405 mi
Last recorded29,405 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 KPJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 29,405 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding by hand. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both Ns and OS inner and outer faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 29,405 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced affecting beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working Both NS and OS not on the screen (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding by hand. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both Ns and OS inner and outer faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 28,700 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 27,784 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 27,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both nsf amd osf (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 26,836 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS and NS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both OS and NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both OS and NS (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 25,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 24,963 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 23,602 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 21,153 miles

rear number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 17 Oct 2017 18,182 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 15,430 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 11,914 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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HN62 KPJ is a 2012 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HN62 KPJ, 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 HN62 KPJ registered?

HN62 KPJ is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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