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A20 GPB

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,710 mi
Last recorded68,710 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 GPB
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 68,710 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 60,322 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 52,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 52,306 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 43,679 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 35,673 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 35,660 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 35,660 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 34,049 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 34,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 32,287 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 32,287 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Sep 2018 30,408 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 25,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 21,120 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 17,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 15,596 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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A20 GPB is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A20 GPB, 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

How do I check the history of A20 GPB?

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What year was A20 GPB registered?

A20 GPB is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is A20 GPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 GPB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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