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AV12 VJA

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,008 mi
Last recorded118,008 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VJA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 118,008 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 109,503 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plastic covering (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 109,503 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plastic covering (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 102,341 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 102,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 92,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cloudy (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 82,005 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 73,670 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 68,489 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 68,489 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 60,783 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 52,353 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 43,631 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 34,266 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 25,949 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 VJA is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue 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 VJA, 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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AV12 VJA is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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