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FR12 VFM

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,467 mi
Last recorded65,467 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 VFM
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 65,467 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 54,874 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 54,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 44,995 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 43,659 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 42,347 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 41,443 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 39,245 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 37,801 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 34,505 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 26,934 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 19,765 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 13,237 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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FR12 VFM is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FR12 VFM, 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 FR12 VFM registered?

FR12 VFM is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is FR12 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 VFM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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