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FV12 OLK

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,490 mi
Last recorded171,490 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 OLK
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 171,490 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 164,152 miles

Nearside Front DLR (integrated with side light) not working

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axal to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure Lose in fitting (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 163,971 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front DLR (integrated with side light) not working

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axal to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure Lose in fitting (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 156,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 156,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 148,985 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 138,859 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 128,429 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 121,243 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 105,624 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,292 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 65,746 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,341 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 48,341 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,560 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

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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FV12 OLK is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 FV12 OLK, 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 FV12 OLK registered?

FV12 OLK is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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