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LV61 VLM

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,556 mi
Last recorded39,556 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 VLM
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 39,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 38,615 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 37,347 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 35,328 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 32,772 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished within the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished within the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 31,109 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 29,500 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 26,463 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 23,607 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,329 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 16,657 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 12,790 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 11,449 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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LV61 VLM 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 100%.

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 LV61 VLM, 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 LV61 VLM registered?

LV61 VLM is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is LV61 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 VLM shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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