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CK12 HVR

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,519 mi
Last recorded30,519 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 HVR
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 30,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 25,447 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 20,305 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 19,752 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE heavy cracking on ALL tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 18,144 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 18,000 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 18,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 17,744 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 16,781 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 15,778 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 15,778 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 14,892 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 13,734 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread starting too seperate

Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,872 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 11,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake travel slightly high.

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 HVR is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 CK12 HVR, 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 CK12 HVR registered?

CK12 HVR is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is CK12 HVR safe to buy?

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