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HV62 XBB

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,848 mi
Last recorded114,848 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 XBB
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 114,848 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 114,848 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 102,880 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 102,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 91,821 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 80,666 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 70,704 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 61,429 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 52,862 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,279 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 29,206 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 17,322 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 10,675 miles

minor cracks in all tyre tread

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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HV62 XBB is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black 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 HV62 XBB, 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 HV62 XBB registered?

HV62 XBB is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is HV62 XBB safe to buy?

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