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G12 SEF

2015 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,258 mi
Last recorded72,258 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Soul42,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 SEF
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 72,258 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear near back of undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear near back of undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 58,574 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 58,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 46,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 38,604 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 19 Jan 2023 38,604 miles

Engine covers fitted.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2022 32,515 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 31,496 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 31,244 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 28,292 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 18,172 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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G12 SEF is a 2015 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 42,219 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G12 SEF, 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 11 years old, this Kia Soul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G12 SEF registered?

G12 SEF is a 2015 Kia Soul, first registered on 16 December 2015.

Is G12 SEF safe to buy?

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