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AO12 EJL

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,753 mi
Last recorded62,753 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 EJL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 62,753 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 61,316 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 59,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 56,630 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 55,166 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 54,156 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,612 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 53,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 51,295 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,072 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 17 Mar 2017 43,992 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,150 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,655 miles

Both front tyres very low on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 EJL is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 EJL, 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 AO12 EJL registered?

AO12 EJL is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AO12 EJL safe to buy?

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