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CE12 AOP

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,304 mi
Last recorded86,304 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 AOP
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 86,304 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 77,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 68,662 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 59,872 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 49,534 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 40,425 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 40,390 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 33,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2019 33,872 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 25,164 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 May 2018 25,163 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 15,784 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 15,784 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 5,677 miles

Offside Front Daytime running light not working.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 836 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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CE12 AOP 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 80%.

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 CE12 AOP, 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 CE12 AOP registered?

CE12 AOP is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is CE12 AOP safe to buy?

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