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KN62 BXL

2012 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,325 mi
Last recorded108,325 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 BXL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 108,325 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 108,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 103,695 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 103,695 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,707 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 96,707 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 87,953 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 87,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 80,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 72,910 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 72,910 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 68,460 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 68,460 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 62,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,484 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,278 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 50,278 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,528 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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KN62 BXL is a 2012 Kia Soul in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KN62 BXL, 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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KN62 BXL is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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