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BV12 XCT

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,467 mi
Last recorded119,467 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XCT
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 119,467 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 113,610 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 107,900 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 101,104 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 91,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,491 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 77,098 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 68,855 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 60,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,366 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,232 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,989 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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BV12 XCT is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BV12 XCT, 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 BV12 XCT registered?

BV12 XCT is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is BV12 XCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 XCT shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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