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G16 LNE

2012 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,228 mi
Last recorded31,228 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 LNE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 31,228 miles

Offside Front side light not working

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 30,420 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 29,373 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 28,252 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 26,930 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 26,133 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 25,220 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,372 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 21,651 miles

Front brake discs corroded on lip

Nearside tyre sidewalls scrubbed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 20,392 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 18,478 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 18,478 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 16,770 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,240 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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G16 LNE is a 2012 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G16 LNE, 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 G16 LNE registered?

G16 LNE is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is G16 LNE safe to buy?

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