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S999 MYR

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,930 mi
Last recorded79,930 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 MYR
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 79,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 74,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Sep 2022 74,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 67,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 65,762 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 62,497 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,515 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 58,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge nearly through to cords

Pass 25 Mar 2017 51,913 miles

Rear wiper blade split

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 25 Mar 2017 51,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear wiper blade split

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2016 46,342 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,462 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 36,606 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 36,603 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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S999 MYR is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S999 MYR, 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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S999 MYR is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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