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FG12 XYJ

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,825 mi
Last recorded123,825 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 XYJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 123,825 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 117,104 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 110,084 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 102,754 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 95,900 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 92,324 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 85,777 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,203 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,718 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 61,265 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,501 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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FG12 XYJ is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

FG12 XYJ is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is FG12 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 XYJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG12 XYJ have outstanding finance?

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