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FD12 WBE

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,532 mi
Last recorded73,532 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 WBE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 73,532 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 70,669 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 66,612 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 61,604 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 61,604 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 58,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 58,014 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 54,103 miles

n/s/f tyre 2-3 mm.

n/s/r tyre signs of cracking/perished.

o/s/f tyre 2-3 mm.

slight free play both front anti roll bar D bushes.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 48,943 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2017 43,404 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 34,273 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 34,273 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working drive light. (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,704 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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FD12 WBE is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FD12 WBE, 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 FD12 WBE registered?

FD12 WBE is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is FD12 WBE safe to buy?

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