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EF12 ZGR

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,229 mi
Last recorded107,229 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 ZGR
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 107,229 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 107,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 100,395 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 98,103 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,107 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 85,039 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 73,666 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 64,138 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyre treads wearing out of shape

Pass 3 May 2019 55,228 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 43,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 32,631 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 23,922 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 18,472 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2015 17,175 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 ZGR is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZGR, 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 EF12 ZGR registered?

EF12 ZGR is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is EF12 ZGR safe to buy?

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