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LV62 AFU

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,232 mi
Last recorded151,232 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 AFU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 151,232 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth incomplete almost to excess....... (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 151,232 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth incomplete almost to excess....... (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged almost to excess (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 139,289 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 115,470 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,935 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges 205/55/16

slight judder from front brakes

Fail 15 Feb 2018 88,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn inner edges 205/55/16

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 1 Mar 2017 65,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 39,850 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,245 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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LV62 AFU is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LV62 AFU, 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 LV62 AFU registered?

LV62 AFU is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is LV62 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 AFU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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