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AK12 MFX

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,885 mi
Last recorded106,885 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 MFX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 106,885 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 106,885 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 101,053 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 101,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 93,627 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 86,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2021 78,914 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 73,090 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 70,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs have a lip on outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 70,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs have a lip on outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 62,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 56,084 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,317 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,775 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,850 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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AK12 MFX is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel 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 MFX, 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 MFX registered?

AK12 MFX is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AK12 MFX safe to buy?

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