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BD12 WZM

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,384 mi
Last recorded115,384 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 WZM
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 115,384 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 115,369 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 108,112 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings have light corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 100,728 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 100,728 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 94,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 94,054 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 87,707 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front radiator cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 82,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2020 77,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,725 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 12,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 64,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,592 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 53,592 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,688 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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BD12 WZM is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD12 WZM, 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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BD12 WZM is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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