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ET12 BFU

2012 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,182 mi
Last recorded113,182 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 BFU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 113,182 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 104,534 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 96,368 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 87,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 79,061 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 69,400 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 61,811 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,114 miles

Offside Front day time running light out

Fail 3 Jul 2019 52,113 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front day time running light out

Pass 4 Jul 2018 41,998 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 41,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 33,887 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,432 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,139 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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ET12 BFU is a 2012 Kia Soul in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ET12 BFU, 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 ET12 BFU registered?

ET12 BFU is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 7 July 2012.

Is ET12 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 BFU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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