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JM61 BOO

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,406 mi
Last recorded87,406 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM61 BOO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 87,406 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 87,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear on tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs, slight lip

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

Nearside Front brake pads, close to limit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm, and bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs, lipped

Rear brake pads, close to limit

Pass 30 Jul 2025 61,906 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 61,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2024 39,802 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 38,662 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 37,242 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 35,881 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 33,022 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 31,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 28,528 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 26,574 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 24,224 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 22,979 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 22,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 21,115 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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JM61 BOO is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JM61 BOO, 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 JM61 BOO registered?

JM61 BOO is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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