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AV12 PBU

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,421 mi
Last recorded54,421 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 PBU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 54,421 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 53,215 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 53,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

general corrosion forming underneath vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2023 53,114 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 53,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 52,748 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 51,524 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 51,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 49,894 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 49,894 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 44,375 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre slow puncture

Pass 22 May 2018 36,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2017 28,063 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,432 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 16,509 miles

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

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

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 PBU is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AV12 PBU, 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 AV12 PBU registered?

AV12 PBU is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is AV12 PBU safe to buy?

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