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EA12 VXM

2012 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,959 mi
Last recorded53,959 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 VXM
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 53,959 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 48,181 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 42,719 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 38,471 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 38,471 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 34,606 miles

front washers poor recomend new jets

Fail 25 Jul 2022 34,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front washers poor recomend new jets

Pass 19 Jul 2021 29,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 25,734 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 23,237 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 20,335 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 16,980 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 12,324 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 5,400 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 5,399 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 5,154 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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EA12 VXM is a 2012 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EA12 VXM, 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 EA12 VXM registered?

EA12 VXM is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is EA12 VXM safe to buy?

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