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SB61 XHC

2012 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,641 mi
Last recorded52,641 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 XHC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 52,641 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 51,509 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 50,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Needs changing ASAP !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Needs changing ASAP !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 48,637 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play needs replacing asap! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 45,365 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 40,568 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 36,155 miles

advise front discs/pads require replacing

Pass 31 Jan 2019 31,905 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 28,988 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2017 27,018 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 10 Feb 2016 24,139 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 24,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40 % (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 21,154 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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SB61 XHC is a 2012 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SB61 XHC, 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 SB61 XHC registered?

SB61 XHC is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is SB61 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 XHC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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