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AO12 NWD

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,347 mi
Last recorded102,347 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 102,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f slight corrosion and o/s and n/s rear slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 94,798 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 88,429 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 81,479 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

CLUTCH VERY VERY LOW BITE POINT

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 81,448 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR FLEXI SECTION METAL BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

CLUTCH VERY VERY LOW BITE POINT

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 73,721 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust joints corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2020 66,937 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 66,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 59,025 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 49,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,951 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,700 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,093 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 15,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 NWD is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NWD, 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 NWD registered?

AO12 NWD is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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