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AV12 CMF

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,799 mi
Last recorded69,799 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 CMF
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 69,799 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 65,067 miles

Rear tyres have slight perishing and small cuts in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2023 61,188 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 58,598 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 58,598 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 54,244 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 51,104 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 49,534 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,118 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 8 Jan 2018 40,754 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 40,754 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 33,787 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 27,084 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CMF 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 AV12 CMF, 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 CMF registered?

AV12 CMF is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is AV12 CMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 CMF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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