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LR62 YYC

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,894 mi
Last recorded92,894 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 YYC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 92,894 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 86,506 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 82,216 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 73,208 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,022 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 58,224 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 58,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 52,294 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 45,171 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 45,128 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 35,679 miles

Nearside Front tyre, is worn on inside edge and replacement is now advised.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is devoid of tread on inside edge and replacement is strongly advised. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 26,078 miles

Offside Rear parking brake juddering when applied

Fail 7 Nov 2016 26,088 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear parking brake juddering when applied

Pass 13 Nov 2015 15,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 15,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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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LR62 YYC is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LR62 YYC, 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

How do I check the history of LR62 YYC?

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What year was LR62 YYC registered?

LR62 YYC is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is LR62 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 YYC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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