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CY12 MWP

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,854 mi
Last recorded115,854 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 MWP
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 115,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 114,461 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 114,460 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 113,476 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 112,389 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 110,958 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 110,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 102,644 miles

Rear brake pads wearing.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,857 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 70,748 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,205 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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CY12 MWP is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CY12 MWP, 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 CY12 MWP registered?

CY12 MWP is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is CY12 MWP safe to buy?

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