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ET12 BJK

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

30,864 mi
Last recorded30,864 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 BJK
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 30,864 miles

Nearside DRL not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 30,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside DRL not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 28,746 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2023 25,609 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 22,150 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2022 22,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2021 20,204 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 18,372 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 17,484 miles

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear damage to rear bumper and fog lamp

Pass 31 May 2018 15,189 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on the inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 13,091 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 May 2017 13,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also close to legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 10,276 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 24 Jul 2015 7,499 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 BJK 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 ET12 BJK, 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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ET12 BJK is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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