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AU12 TXJ

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,691 mi
Last recorded97,691 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 TXJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,233 miles

Front Nearside and Offside brake disc wearing low and corroded

Front Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

Rear Nearside and Offside brake disc wearing low and corroded

Rear Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Jan 2020 82,061 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 60,402 miles

Nearside headlamp has condensation built up on the inside of lens.

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 60,400 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp has condensation built up on the inside of lens.

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 47,607 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 41,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 33,012 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

scratches on inside of windscreen

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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AU12 TXJ is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU12 TXJ, 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 AU12 TXJ registered?

AU12 TXJ is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AU12 TXJ safe to buy?

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