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AD12 GFJ

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,196 mi
Last recorded22,196 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 GFJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 22,196 miles

various underside corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2025 21,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and cracking but meets requirements 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes and brake metal pipe parts corroding slightly

all suspension and steering components corroding meet requirements

exhaust system and bolt fittings corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2024 20,900 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 20,666 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 18,838 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 18,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall as marked 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 16,250 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 14,602 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 11,998 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 11,127 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 10,578 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 9,738 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 9,004 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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AD12 GFJ is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver 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 AD12 GFJ, 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 AD12 GFJ registered?

AD12 GFJ is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is AD12 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 GFJ 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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