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AK12 FWY

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,348 mi
Last recorded128,348 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 FWY
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 128,348 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 127,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 126,835 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 125,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 125,577 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 113,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 108,321 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 101,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 101,646 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 88,892 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 75,920 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,760 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 47,466 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,913 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 45,061 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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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AK12 FWY is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK12 FWY, 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 AK12 FWY registered?

AK12 FWY is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AK12 FWY safe to buy?

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