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BV12 WXE

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,164 mi
Last recorded120,164 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 WXE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 120,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 114,323 miles

No smoke detcted on moke meter

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 114,322 miles

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

No smoke detcted on moke meter

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 106,763 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 95,920 miles

No acceleration detected on smoke test

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 87,281 miles

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

No acceleration detected on smoke test

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 77,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,094 miles

unable to test o/s/r and n/s/r seatbelts as childseats are fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2019 67,094 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate delaminating

unable to test o/s/r and n/s/r seatbelts as childseats are fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2018 56,583 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 56,583 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,987 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing thin

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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BV12 WXE is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 BV12 WXE, 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 BV12 WXE registered?

BV12 WXE is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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