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CK12 HVE

2012 Kia Soul

Green Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,174 mi
Last recorded72,174 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 HVE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 72,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 67,514 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 67,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 62,396 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 62,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 57,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 53,003 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 53,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 47,664 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 40,550 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,349 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 22,126 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 12,574 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 8,435 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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CK12 HVE is a 2012 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CK12 HVE, 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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CK12 HVE is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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