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EA12 VYM

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,580 mi
Last recorded68,580 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 VYM
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 68,580 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 66,831 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 63,909 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 63,909 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,156 miles

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

Rear BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 25 Mar 2020 50,026 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 50,026 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 41,733 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 32,758 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm tread

Pass 8 Apr 2017 24,495 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 15,999 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 9,346 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 VYM is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA12 VYM registered?

EA12 VYM is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is EA12 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 VYM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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