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LV61 ZRC

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,019 mi
Last recorded128,019 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 ZRC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 128,019 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 122,226 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 122,193 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 121,829 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 116,213 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 115,912 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 109,459 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,979 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 86,702 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 75,809 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 63,363 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 51,049 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 28,890 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 28,890 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 ZRC is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LV61 ZRC, 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 LV61 ZRC?

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What year was LV61 ZRC registered?

LV61 ZRC is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is LV61 ZRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 ZRC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV61 ZRC have outstanding finance?

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