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CE12 AOS

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,486 mi
Last recorded88,486 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 88,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexi and flexi on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexi and flexi on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Surface corrosion rear axle

Pass 3 Apr 2025 81,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexi and flexi on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexi and flexi on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion rear axle

Fail 1 Apr 2025 81,155 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexi and flexi on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexi and flexi on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion rear axle

Pass 18 Apr 2024 74,962 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 67,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle between flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle between flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion rear axle

Pass 9 Apr 2022 61,445 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 49,054 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 35,667 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 25,606 miles

O/S WIPER RUBBER TORN

Pass 11 Apr 2017 14,418 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 2,729 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 7,910 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 AOS is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AOS, 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 CE12 AOS registered?

CE12 AOS is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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