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LV62 YWR

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,095 mi
Last recorded88,095 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 88,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR&NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR&NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 88,095 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR&NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR&NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2024 75,574 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 64,851 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR&NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 52,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR very lipped very worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 52,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cord visible! Marked. 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR very lipped very worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 41,946 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 39,551 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 34,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 34,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 30,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 26,264 miles

Nearside Front outer wall damage to the tyre currently not showing the cords.

Nearside Rear outer wall damage to the tyre currently not showing the cords.

Offside Front outer wall damage to the tyre currently not showing the cords.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 21,829 miles

Nearside Rear door shunt trim missing

Nearside Rear outer wall damage to n/s/r tyre, cords not showing

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 YWR 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 76.9%.

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 LV62 YWR, 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 YWR registered?

LV62 YWR is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 December 2012.

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