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GJ12 NVC

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,750 mi
Last recorded73,750 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 NVC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 73,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 65,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

play in steering rack, worn

Pass 15 Mar 2024 58,617 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 46,048 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 46,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 36,735 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 35,436 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 30,205 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 26,062 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,031 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 17,608 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 13,256 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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GJ12 NVC is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GJ12 NVC, 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 GJ12 NVC registered?

GJ12 NVC is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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