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CA12 SCZ

2012 Kia Soul

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,525 mi
Last recorded110,525 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 SCZ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 110,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 110,525 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 101,639 miles

rear seats loaded, unable to check seat belts

Fail 21 Jan 2025 101,639 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet secondary locking device not working

rear seats loaded, unable to check seat belts

Pass 1 Feb 2024 92,647 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 92,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 83,758 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 73,661 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 68,646 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 68,646 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 65,067 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 65,067 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 59,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 53,614 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 45,446 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 45,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 34,628 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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CA12 SCZ is a 2012 Kia Soul in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SCZ, 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 SCZ registered?

CA12 SCZ is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is CA12 SCZ safe to buy?

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