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AO12 FXV

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,747 mi
Last recorded113,747 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FXV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 113,747 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 113,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 103,904 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 103,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,736 miles

Offside Rear parking brake very poor , needs adjusting or repair

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones reare bushes bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 89,735 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake very poor , needs adjusting or repair

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones reare bushes bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 77,770 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 77,769 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake long travel, adjustment required

Pass 15 Jul 2021 67,008 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,593 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 62,593 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 55,866 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 48,394 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 40,562 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 31,553 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 20,592 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 FXV is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FXV, 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 FXV registered?

AO12 FXV is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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