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EF12 ZGN

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,941 mi
Last recorded90,941 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 ZGN
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 90,941 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 88,292 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 87,893 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 86,604 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,811 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 83,671 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 83,014 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 May 2019 75,656 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 75,640 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 68,061 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 61,192 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 61,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 56,425 miles

Engine covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 18 May 2015 52,035 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 51,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZGN is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZGN, 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 ZGN registered?

EF12 ZGN is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is EF12 ZGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 ZGN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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