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FN12 BBK

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,547 mi
Last recorded88,547 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 BBK
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 88,547 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 87,242 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 85,477 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 86,463 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 83,117 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,397 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))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 80,397 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 59,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 55,293 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 55,292 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,707 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 48,707 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,507 miles

Engine cover & under tray

Front Inner Both tyres have slight worn edges

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cracked treads all round

Offside Front Tyre has a slight cut on side wall ( NO STEEL CORDS EXPOSED )

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,360 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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FN12 BBK is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN12 BBK, 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 FN12 BBK registered?

FN12 BBK is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is FN12 BBK safe to buy?

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