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EY12 UWP

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,196 mi
Last recorded112,196 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 UWP
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 112,196 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 111,755 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 109,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

park brake travel high

Fail 12 Dec 2023 109,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

park brake travel high

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 89,017 miles

Hand brake has excess travel

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 73,223 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 61,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 51,661 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 41,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 40,027 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 36,577 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,333 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 26,277 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 UWP is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP registered?

EY12 UWP is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is EY12 UWP safe to buy?

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