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AO12 DGX

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,022 mi
Last recorded104,022 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 DGX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 104,022 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 94,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake corroded at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake corroded at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 83,103 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 71,278 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 71,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 60,639 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 43,575 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 25,167 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 23,871 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 21,676 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,129 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 16,797 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 13,405 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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AO12 DGX is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 AO12 DGX, 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 AO12 DGX registered?

AO12 DGX is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AO12 DGX safe to buy?

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