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EK12 ALO

2012 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,856 mi
Last recorded80,856 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ALO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 80,856 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 79,878 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 79,029 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 77,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre getting low on tread but still serviceable (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 75,985 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 73,099 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 70,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,338 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,181 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,106 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,846 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 35,846 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 30,796 miles

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

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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EK12 ALO is a 2012 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK12 ALO, 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 EK12 ALO registered?

EK12 ALO is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is EK12 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 ALO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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