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GL12 UOY

2012 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,713 mi
Last recorded49,713 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 UOY
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 49,713 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 49,713 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 47,262 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 45,296 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2022 43,559 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2021 42,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 41,673 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 40,072 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 36,124 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,818 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 28,885 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,876 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 24,146 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 24,146 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 UOY is a 2012 Kia Soul in White 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 UOY, 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 UOY registered?

GL12 UOY is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is GL12 UOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 UOY 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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