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A111 JOH

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,632 mi
Last recorded113,632 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA111 JOH
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 113,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 103,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Various brake pipes visually corroded on surface) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Both front slightly cracked / Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear-most bush starting to split from bonding) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both rear discs corroded / pitted on surface) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 103,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Various brake pipes visually corroded on surface) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Both front slightly cracked / Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Lower (Lower gearbox mounting worn at securing bolt)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear-most bush starting to split from bonding) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both rear discs corroded / pitted on surface) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 97,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 91,644 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 82,163 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 82,163 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape {flat spot}

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 72,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 61,496 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 61,496 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Front-to-Rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 52,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 40,702 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,278 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 27,181 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish/ crack.

N/s wiper starting to tear but still clearing windscreen.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 20,022 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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A111 JOH is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A111 JOH, 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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A111 JOH is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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