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EY12 UWL

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,817 mi
Last recorded37,817 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 UWL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 37,817 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 36,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 36,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 31,877 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 23,870 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 17,884 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 11,211 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

off side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 3,793 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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EY12 UWL is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EY12 UWL, 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 EY12 UWL registered?

EY12 UWL is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EY12 UWL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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