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ET12 SKE

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,290 mi
Last recorded96,290 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 SKE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 96,290 miles

front number plate damaged

knock in steering column/rack

play in rack o/s

Pass 23 Jan 2025 90,496 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 84,023 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 76,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 69,803 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 69,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 63,514 miles

exhaust system corroded

nsf tyre poor sidewall condition + worn on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2020 57,610 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 57,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 51,242 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 50,770 miles

Windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 21 Jul 2017 44,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall split not showing cords

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,871 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 29,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

o/s/f tyre has inner edge wear

sign of sidewall damage to o/s/f tyre

slight inner sidewall damage to n/s/r tyre

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

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 SKE is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 SKE, 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 SKE registered?

ET12 SKE is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is ET12 SKE safe to buy?

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