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CV12 DLJ

2012 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,911 mi
Last recorded95,911 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 DLJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,911 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 95,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 83,411 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 83,411 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,543 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,753 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 59,753 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,243 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 43,243 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,973 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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CV12 DLJ is a 2012 Kia Soul in White with a 1,591cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CV12 DLJ, 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 CV12 DLJ registered?

CV12 DLJ is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is CV12 DLJ safe to buy?

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