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GF12 LVV

2012 Kia Soul

Green Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,244 mi
Last recorded65,244 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 LVV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 65,244 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 65,200 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2025 54,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 45,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear lamps not the same

Fail 3 Apr 2024 45,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear lamps not the same

rear seats down at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2023 39,593 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lamps Not the Same

Pass 5 Apr 2022 32,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear OSR light is led, NSR light is standard non led but both operate fine

Pass 15 Apr 2021 28,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 27,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45x18 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 20,133 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 19,522 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 19,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 17,017 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 16,921 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 16,561 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,726 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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GF12 LVV is a 2012 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GF12 LVV, 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 GF12 LVV registered?

GF12 LVV is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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