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EK12 AOD

2012 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,041 mi
Last recorded86,041 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 AOD
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 86,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 84,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front DRL inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 79,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox is soaked in oil as is the subframe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Noisy universal joint and slightly clunky. (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in drivers A zone. Just under 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 79,707 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox is soaked in oil as is the subframe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Noisy universal joint and slightly clunky. (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in drivers A zone. Just under 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 70,808 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 64,040 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 56,385 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 51,633 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 51,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 45,942 miles

Nearside DRL is not working.

Pass 25 Jun 2018 39,050 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake hose rubs on full turn when jacked up/close when on floor

Pass 24 Jun 2017 30,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 30,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 23,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover on rear seat moved to enable the checking of the centre rear seat belt

Pass 30 Jun 2015 16,454 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 16,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 AOD is a 2012 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AOD, 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 EK12 AOD registered?

EK12 AOD is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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