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CU12 EOS

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,885 mi
Last recorded72,885 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU12 EOS
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 72,885 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 70,407 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 67,803 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

bonnet latch stiff

Fail 9 Feb 2024 67,801 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet latch stiff

Pass 21 Feb 2023 63,973 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear, n/s/r has nail (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet safety latch seizing, more investigation may be needed

Pass 18 Feb 2022 58,998 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tires perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tires perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 53,692 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 50,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 46,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,522 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 42,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 38,991 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 38,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 28,808 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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CU12 EOS is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue 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 CU12 EOS, 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 CU12 EOS registered?

CU12 EOS is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is CU12 EOS safe to buy?

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