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GU12 FRZ

2012 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,549 mi
Last recorded44,549 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 FRZ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 44,549 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 41,816 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 37,701 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 34,517 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 34,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2020 29,748 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 25,115 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 21,199 miles

Engine bay covers and under body guards fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking in tread ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 19,085 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 15,738 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 15,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 12,404 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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GU12 FRZ is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FRZ, 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 GU12 FRZ registered?

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

Is GU12 FRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 FRZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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