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BK12 FSV

2012 Kia Soul

Green Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,526 mi
Last recorded76,526 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 FSV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 76,526 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 76,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,755 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 74,499 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 73,432 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 71,505 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 68,445 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 60,105 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 52,594 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 52,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 40,160 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,851 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 41,851 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,376 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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BK12 FSV is a 2012 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BK12 FSV, 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 BK12 FSV registered?

BK12 FSV is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is BK12 FSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 FSV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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