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GK12 NYT

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,274 mi
Last recorded112,274 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 NYT
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 112,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 2.4mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears, slightly perished and distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 96,342 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 75,373 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 54,546 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 53,055 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 50,572 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 47,660 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 43,500 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 38,658 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 34,209 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 30,134 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 26,022 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 23,878 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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GK12 NYT is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GK12 NYT, 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 GK12 NYT registered?

GK12 NYT is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is GK12 NYT safe to buy?

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