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KN62 DXZ

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,761 mi
Last recorded91,761 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 DXZ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 91,761 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 91,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 88,153 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 88,153 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 84,948 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 81,451 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 81,451 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 75,543 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2022 75,543 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2021 70,304 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 65,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 59,287 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,322 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,343 miles

Nearside Front tyre is on 2-3mm

Nearside Rear tyre is on 2-3mm

Offside Front tyre is on 2-3 mm

Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,143 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 DXZ 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 75%.

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 DXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN62 DXZ registered?

KN62 DXZ is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is KN62 DXZ safe to buy?

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