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GU12 FRX

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,919 mi
Last recorded71,919 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 FRX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 71,919 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 68,081 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edges worn 205/55 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 9 Nov 2023 64,059 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 59,535 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2022 59,532 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2021 55,990 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 55,751 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 53,876 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 46,885 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 36,207 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 24,011 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 14,391 miles

offside day running light not working

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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GU12 FRX is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GU12 FRX, 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 GU12 FRX?

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What year was GU12 FRX registered?

GU12 FRX is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is GU12 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 FRX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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