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A12 KHM

2018 Kia Soul

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,815 mi
Last recorded52,815 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Soul27,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 KHM
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 52,815 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 75,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 42,312 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 42,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 69,226 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 35,673 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 63,317 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 29,797 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,964 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 27,725 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 27,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 52,716 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 52,711 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 47,677 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 42,220 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 32,253 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 24,526 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 20,540 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer 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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A12 KHM is a 2018 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 27,501 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 A12 KHM, 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 8 years old, this Kia Soul is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 KHM registered?

A12 KHM is a 2018 Kia Soul, first registered on 13 April 2018.

Is A12 KHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 KHM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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