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BF12 WTN

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,632 mi
Last recorded77,632 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 WTN
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 77,632 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 72,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 72,944 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 68,130 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 68,048 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded metal section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front tyres worn close to limit n/s and o/s

Pass 11 Jan 2023 64,078 miles

Front n/s o/s tyres worn on inside edges

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 64,076 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front n/s o/s tyres worn on inside edges

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 59,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between axle flexi and caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn on inner face. slightly noisy when rotated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 54,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 54,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,208 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 51,196 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 47,004 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,704 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 41,666 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 36,889 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 32,371 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front daytime running light inop

Vehicles internal headlamp aim adjuster used

Fail 26 Jan 2016 32,371 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front daytime running light inop

Vehicles internal headlamp aim adjuster used

Pass 28 May 2015 29,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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BF12 WTN is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BF12 WTN, 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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BF12 WTN is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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