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CE12 AOT

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,225 mi
Last recorded99,225 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 99,225 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 97,741 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 95,916 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 94,117 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 94,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 92,077 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 92,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 90,044 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 87,219 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 84,071 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 84,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 80,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing on tread

Offside Rear Tyre perishing on tread

Pass 3 Jan 2017 76,820 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 72,834 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,682 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 65,241 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 AOT is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AOT, 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 AOT registered?

CE12 AOT is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is CE12 AOT safe to buy?

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