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GL12 ETR

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,499 mi
Last recorded64,499 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 ETR
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 64,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 53,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2023 42,885 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 42,263 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 36,463 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 34,779 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 31,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 29,670 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 27,066 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 24,800 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 22,082 miles

unable to get a smoke test reading the emissions are too clean

Pass 8 Jun 2016 20,054 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 14,621 miles

Emissions to clean to register on D.S.M

O/s/r tyre punctured

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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GL12 ETR is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GL12 ETR, 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 GL12 ETR registered?

GL12 ETR is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is GL12 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 ETR shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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