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CV12 LVO

2012 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,417 mi
Last recorded68,417 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 LVO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 68,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 68,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 64,558 miles

General corrosion to underside

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 61,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 61,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 57,470 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 57,345 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 52,459 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 52,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 46,294 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 46,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Part of flexi from body to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi from body to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 43,918 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 43,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 42,833 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,975 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 40,975 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,102 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 34,652 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 31,654 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 31,654 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 20,007 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 LVO is a 2012 Kia Soul in Red 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 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

CV12 LVO is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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