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GK12 NZC

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,017 mi
Last recorded79,017 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 NZC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 79,017 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 78,740 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,442 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 49,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 16 Jan 2016 33,900 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail

Pass 15 Jan 2015 28,616 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 NZC is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK12 NZC, 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

How do I check the history of GK12 NZC?

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What year was GK12 NZC registered?

GK12 NZC is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is GK12 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK12 NZC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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