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RO62 VDR

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,637 mi
Last recorded66,637 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 VDR
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 66,637 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 63,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 58,236 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 58,236 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 53,724 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 53,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 48,557 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,886 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 42,155 miles

Front inner brake pads appear low .

Pass 11 Sep 2018 39,379 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,113 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished

wipers poor

Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 22,137 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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RO62 VDR is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 RO62 VDR, 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

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What year was RO62 VDR registered?

RO62 VDR is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is RO62 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 VDR 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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