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CP12 AYC

2012 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,986 mi
Last recorded87,986 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 AYC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 87,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 81,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 81,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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

Offside 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))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 74,748 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 69,297 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 69,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 64,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 64,169 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 53,426 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 7 Sep 2018 47,582 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 42,061 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 34,794 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,525 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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CP12 AYC is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black 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 CP12 AYC, 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 CP12 AYC registered?

CP12 AYC is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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