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BJ12 FZL

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,442 mi
Last recorded87,442 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 FZL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 87,442 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 83,572 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 77,555 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 75,068 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 71,657 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2018 68,400 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 64,841 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 60,745 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 60,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 58,223 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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BJ12 FZL is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BJ12 FZL, 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 BJ12 FZL registered?

BJ12 FZL is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is BJ12 FZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 FZL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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