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CA12 ABV

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,241 mi
Last recorded47,241 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 ABV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 47,241 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 47,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front brake discs and pads badly worn

Pass 27 May 2016 34,088 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 34,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads low

Pass 30 May 2015 22,880 miles

both rear tyre very low

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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CA12 ABV is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA12 ABV, 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 CA12 ABV registered?

CA12 ABV is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is CA12 ABV safe to buy?

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