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GJ12 NVP

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,435 mi
Last recorded54,435 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 NVP
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,435 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,990 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,531 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 20,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NVP is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 GJ12 NVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ12 NVP registered?

GJ12 NVP is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 9 April 2012.

Is GJ12 NVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 NVP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ12 NVP have outstanding finance?

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