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GL12 ETV

2012 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,447 mi
Last recorded76,447 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 ETV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 76,447 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 74,677 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 72,842 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 70,776 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 70,766 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2022 68,459 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 65,832 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,462 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 63,462 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,555 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 58,308 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,944 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,621 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,509 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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GL12 ETV is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GL12 ETV, 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 GL12 ETV?

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What year was GL12 ETV registered?

GL12 ETV is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is GL12 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 ETV shows 14 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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