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FP12 DDJ

2012 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,116 mi
Last recorded45,116 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 DDJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 45,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 45,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 41,688 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 35,687 miles

washers poor

Pass 15 Aug 2023 32,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 31,025 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 31,025 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 26,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 25,652 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 22,296 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2017 17,085 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 13,309 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 12,041 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 10,394 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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FP12 DDJ is a 2012 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FP12 DDJ, 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 FP12 DDJ registered?

FP12 DDJ is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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