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EF12 AGU

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,451 mi
Last recorded98,451 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 AGU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 98,451 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 89,542 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 80,553 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 71,423 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 71,423 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,451 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 58,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,745 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 47,041 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 44,174 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 44,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 2mm 225/45/18 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,223 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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EF12 AGU is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF12 AGU, 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 EF12 AGU registered?

EF12 AGU is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 9 June 2012.

Is EF12 AGU safe to buy?

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