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AF12 MMA

2012 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,865 mi
Last recorded131,865 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MMA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 131,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 125,759 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 125,759 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 121,057 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 17 Jan 2024 121,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 10 Jan 2023 113,308 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 107,619 miles

nearside front outer tyre worn and damaged

offside rear worn low on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2020 103,938 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 103,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 99,736 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 99,736 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,525 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,832 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 81,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,349 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,328 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AF12 MMA is a 2012 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF12 MMA, 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

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What year was AF12 MMA registered?

AF12 MMA is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 MMA safe to buy?

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