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BK12 ZWV

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,299 mi
Last recorded108,299 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 ZWV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 108,299 miles

Rear discs corroded

Rear near side and front near side wheels slightly bent.

Rear near side and rear off side brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2025 98,836 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 91,474 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 91,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 80,856 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 68,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 68,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 55,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipes on flexable hoses offside and nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm.and wearing on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and wearing on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre inflated down on pressure

Fail 8 Jan 2021 55,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipes on flexable hoses offside and nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm.and wearing on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and wearing on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre inflated down on pressure

Pass 19 Jul 2019 40,199 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 28,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 18,637 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 14,939 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 7,663 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 7,663 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 6,933 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 ZWV is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BK12 ZWV, 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 BK12 ZWV registered?

BK12 ZWV is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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