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BA12 DEY

2012 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,888 mi
Last recorded88,888 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA12 DEY
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 88,888 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 86,755 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 85,294 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 82,666 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 80,370 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 77,323 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 74,871 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 71,016 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 64,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 64,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,497 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low and unevenly (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades slightly split

Fail 9 Mar 2017 50,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low and unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 19 Mar 2016 37,251 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both front wiper blades splitting

Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,259 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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BA12 DEY is a 2012 Kia Soul in Red 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 BA12 DEY, 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 BA12 DEY registered?

BA12 DEY is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is BA12 DEY safe to buy?

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