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AF12 VLO

2012 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,936 mi
Last recorded60,936 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VLO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 60,936 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm balljoint dust cover deteriorated

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 58,311 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm balljoint dust cover deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 55,121 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm balljoint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 50,134 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm balljoint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 47,360 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 44,240 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 41,043 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 37,474 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 33,771 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 30,077 miles

Dog Seatbelt removed to allow inspection of rear seatbelt

Pass 27 Feb 2016 25,279 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 20,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat offside rear is not fitted correctly or securely.

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 VLO is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF12 VLO, 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 AF12 VLO registered?

AF12 VLO is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is AF12 VLO safe to buy?

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