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LY62 DFN

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,002 mi
Last recorded100,002 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 DFN
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 100,002 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 95,136 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear tyres perished and starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 88,649 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 82,715 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 82,715 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 78,630 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 75,568 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 67,657 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 67,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 67,581 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 57,236 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 57,236 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 49,639 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 49,639 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 41,075 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 30,855 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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LY62 DFN is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LY62 DFN, 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 LY62 DFN registered?

LY62 DFN is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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