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EO12 VKF

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,179 mi
Last recorded158,179 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 VKF
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 158,179 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 150,696 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 142,910 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 140,739 miles

n/s rear tyre perished and cracked close to exposing cords

Pass 9 Sep 2021 134,427 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 134,426 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 129,132 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 129,132 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. in and out instructions (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 117,470 miles

stone chip in front screen

Pass 12 Sep 2018 106,875 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 106,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front fog lamps not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,534 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre punctured

Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,410 miles

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

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

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

Rear 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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EO12 VKF is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EO12 VKF, 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 EO12 VKF registered?

EO12 VKF is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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