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BG12 NKT

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,064 mi
Last recorded47,064 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 NKT
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 47,064 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 43,761 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 41,284 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 39,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 37,174 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 37,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 34,916 miles

Offside and nearside front brake disc sightly worn

Fail 12 Jul 2021 34,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside and nearside front brake disc sightly worn

Pass 27 Jul 2020 32,197 miles

offside and nearside front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 29 Jul 2019 29,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 24,854 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 24,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 20,961 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 20,961 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 18,059 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 15,130 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 15,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BG12 NKT is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG12 NKT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 NKT registered?

BG12 NKT is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is BG12 NKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 NKT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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