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ET12 BKA

2012 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,175 mi
Last recorded89,175 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 BKA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 89,175 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 74,305 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 64,273 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 61,547 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 61,546 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 47,369 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 47,369 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,948 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,590 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 24,390 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 24,388 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak unit has failed due to a leak(as advised on last mot) and has obviously got worse as the unit is offering no resistance . (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 20,464 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 20,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 BKA is a 2012 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ET12 BKA, 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 ET12 BKA registered?

ET12 BKA is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is ET12 BKA safe to buy?

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