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CA12 FBN

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,401 mi
Last recorded102,401 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 102,401 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 95,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 95,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 86,777 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 77,894 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 66,395 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 66,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 55,871 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 55,871 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 54,039 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 49,872 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 49,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 43,041 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2017 38,485 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wiper blade split

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 2 Feb 2017 38,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides / bottle full (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wiper blade split

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 25 Jan 2016 31,655 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 27,680 miles

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

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 FBN is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FBN, 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 FBN registered?

CA12 FBN is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is CA12 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 FBN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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