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MF62 BYN

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,270 mi
Last recorded46,270 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 BYN
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 46,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 43,165 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 43,164 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 39,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 35,799 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 31,775 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 31,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 28,856 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 26,035 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 22,775 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 19,357 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 15,872 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 11,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut on sidewall

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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MF62 BYN is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MF62 BYN, 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 MF62 BYN registered?

MF62 BYN is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is MF62 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 BYN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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