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FN12 NWK

2012 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,801 mi
Last recorded46,801 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

RegistrationFN12 NWK
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 46,801 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 46,799 miles

Central Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 38,603 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 33,779 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 33,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 29,496 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 27,532 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 26,101 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 24,899 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 22,353 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 19,752 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 16,741 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 13,877 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 11,366 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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FN12 NWK is a 2012 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NWK, 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 NWK registered?

FN12 NWK is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FN12 NWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 NWK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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