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AO12 OGC

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,207 mi
Last recorded106,207 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 106,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 100,929 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 100,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 95,152 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 89,741 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 85,722 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 79,756 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,886 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 58,834 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 58,834 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper. Temp repair carried out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 58,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 48,478 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 37,595 miles

n/s/r and centre rear seat belts not fully checked due to load

Pass 7 Jul 2016 27,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 17,694 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,574 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 OGC is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OGC, 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 OGC registered?

AO12 OGC is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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