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BT12 FOF

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,518 mi
Last recorded118,518 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 FOF
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 118,518 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2025 113,065 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 May 2025 113,064 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2024 109,252 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 105,535 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S & O/S INNERS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 102,038 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 97,531 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 94,305 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad 2-3mm approx. Advise very regular checks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides slightly. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 88,508 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 85,535 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm tread depth

Pass 31 Jan 2018 68,411 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 68,411 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 50,629 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 34,693 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 19,161 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 FOF is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FOF, 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 BT12 FOF registered?

BT12 FOF is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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