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AO12 NVS

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,188 mi
Last recorded76,188 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 76,188 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 75,102 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 75,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 74,147 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 68,838 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 57,343 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 57,276 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,421 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,588 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,795 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,626 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 36,860 miles

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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 NVS 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 NVS, 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

How do I check the history of AO12 NVS?

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What year was AO12 NVS registered?

AO12 NVS is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is AO12 NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 NVS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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