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BT12 DKF

2012 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,344 mi
Last recorded67,344 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 DKF
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 67,344 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 67,344 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 60,303 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 54,793 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 54,793 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 48,845 miles

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

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

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

offside front day time running light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2022 43,181 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 37,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 33,486 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

wipers split

Pass 3 Jan 2019 27,823 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 23,447 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 18,537 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,502 miles

Nail in offside front tyre inner edge

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 13 Jul 2015 13,378 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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BT12 DKF is a 2012 Kia Soul in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT12 DKF, 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 BT12 DKF registered?

BT12 DKF is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is BT12 DKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 DKF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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