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B108 TEX

2012 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,090 mi
Last recorded96,090 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB108 TEX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 96,090 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 89,199 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 78,166 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 69,798 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 64,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 60,633 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 56,653 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 50,666 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,262 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 39,268 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge bald

Oil level close to minimum

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 22,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 12,231 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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B108 TEX is a 2012 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B108 TEX, 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 B108 TEX registered?

B108 TEX is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is B108 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B108 TEX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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