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AV12 APX

2012 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,672 mi
Last recorded76,672 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 APX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 76,672 miles

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

Handbrake Lever Considerable Travel

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

Steering system slightly rough Notchy, Considerable (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 74,793 miles

Exhaust System Corroding

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 74,793 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust System Corroding

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 72,517 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Heavily Cracking At Edges Of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 69,977 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 67,626 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 64,864 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 62,031 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 58,495 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,933 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,315 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 43,315 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,490 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,504 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 15,815 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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AV12 APX is a 2012 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV12 APX, 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

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What year was AV12 APX registered?

AV12 APX is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is AV12 APX safe to buy?

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