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BT12 FRU

2012 Kia Soul

Green Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,459 mi
Last recorded86,459 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 FRU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 86,459 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 86,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2024 79,269 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 79,269 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2023 72,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 65,526 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 65,526 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 58,480 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 58,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,875 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 45,474 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 38,407 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 31,619 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,739 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 17,554 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 FRU is a 2012 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT12 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

BT12 FRU is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BT12 FRU safe to buy?

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