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FG12 XRV

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,843 mi
Last recorded33,843 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 XRV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 33,843 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 33,726 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 33,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre in very poor condition, bad splits in treads

Offside Rear tyre in very poor condition, splits in treads

Pass 14 Oct 2022 33,049 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads low 75% worn

all four tyres perished/cracked 205/55/16

Pass 15 Oct 2021 28,290 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished/cracked 205/55/16

Fail 15 Oct 2021 28,290 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished/cracked 205/55/16

Pass 5 Aug 2019 27,630 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 24,118 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 20,556 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 16,967 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 13,835 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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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FG12 XRV is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG12 XRV, 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 FG12 XRV registered?

FG12 XRV is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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The MOT history for FG12 XRV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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