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CV12 KXO

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,341 mi
Last recorded83,341 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 KXO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 83,341 miles

Nearside Front advise n/s/f daytime running lamp not working

Fail 17 Jun 2026 83,341 miles

Nearside Front advise n/s/f daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correctly! (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2025 75,917 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 75,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 71,751 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 67,559 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2023 67,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML ON (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 61,811 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 61,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 56,101 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear coil spring mounting cups corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light centre bulb inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 56,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear coil spring mounting cups corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light centre bulb inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 51,200 miles

corrosion on back axle bean

Pass 24 May 2019 46,005 miles

slight corrosion on back axle

Fail 24 May 2019 46,005 miles

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

slight corrosion on back axle

Pass 14 Jun 2018 41,632 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 33,797 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,788 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 24,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,919 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 16,402 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 16,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre inner edge void of tread

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 KXO is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KXO, 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 KXO registered?

CV12 KXO is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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