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BG12 OVJ

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,034 mi
Last recorded127,034 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OVJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 127,034 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 116,200 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 115,854 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes and hoses badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 105,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake flexy pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 105,101 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play also sounds rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake flexy pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 94,778 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 May 2019 75,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 62,607 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 58,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut NOT in excess of the requirements, but deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 8 Sep 2016 45,784 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 45,778 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,084 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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BG12 OVJ is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVJ, 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 BG12 OVJ registered?

BG12 OVJ is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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