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CO54 KAZ

2012 Kia Soul

Green Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,113 mi
Last recorded47,113 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO54 KAZ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 47,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 42,754 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 39,239 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear No plate bulb dim.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 34,630 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 30,437 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 30,276 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 17,534 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 9,699 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 7,170 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 5,804 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 5,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 5,079 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 3,815 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 3,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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CO54 KAZ 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 CO54 KAZ, 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 CO54 KAZ registered?

CO54 KAZ is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is CO54 KAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CO54 KAZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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