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HN62 UUS

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,907 mi
Last recorded143,907 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 UUS
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 143,907 miles

STRONG ADVISE - PULSE IN O/S REAR BRAKE

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded/deteriorated

headlamp lens deteriorated, beam images slightly poor, nearside number plate light dim

long handbrake travel, handbrake noisy on RBT, rear discs in poor condition ( o/s more so ), handbrake operation poor/sudden

Fail 15 Jan 2026 143,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

play and knock in o/s front drop link

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

STRONG ADVISE - PLAY IN O/S TRACK ROD END

STRONG ADVISE - PULSE IN O/S REAR BRAKE

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded/deteriorated

headlamp lens deteriorated, beam images slightly poor, nearside number plate light dim

knock from steering when shaking steering wheel

long handbrake travel, handbrake noisy on RBT, rear discs in poor condition ( o/s more so ), handbrake operation poor/sudden

o/s front tyre bald and starting to blister on outer edge, outer sidewall slightly damaged and on 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

Pass 16 Jan 2025 137,570 miles

handbrake has free play and long travel

headlamps deteriorating, beam images slightly poor

knock in steering when shaking steering wheel

n/s front tyre on 2.5mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

o/s rear disc outer face in poor condition, 30 kg pulse in o/s rear brake, rear brakes noisy in RBT

play in o/s front drop link

Fail 16 Jan 2025 137,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake has free play and long travel

headlamps deteriorating, beam images slightly poor

knock in steering when shaking steering wheel

n/s front tyre on 2.5mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

o/s rear disc outer face in poor condition, 30 kg pulse in o/s rear brake, rear brakes noisy in RBT

play in o/s front drop link

Pass 16 Jan 2024 131,483 miles

beam images slightly poor/ dim ( more n/s )

front tyres wearing on edges ( more so outer edge )

handbrake travel high, imbalance in handbrake

rear discs starting to deteriorate, rear brakes noisy in RBT, slight pulse in rear brakes

Pass 18 Jan 2023 123,072 miles

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

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))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 123,070 miles

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

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

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 17 Jan 2022 115,654 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 115,654 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 109,146 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 104,004 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 91,865 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,511 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2016 70,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 68,173 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 68,173 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UUS is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN62 UUS, 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 UUS registered?

HN62 UUS is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is HN62 UUS safe to buy?

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