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GU12 UXK

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,856 mi
Last recorded79,856 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 UXK
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 79,856 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 77,350 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 77,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2024 75,525 miles

body damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2023 71,570 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 66,352 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort only just met

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 61,810 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 58,841 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 58,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge. Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge. Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 53,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 39,086 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 39,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to partial failure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2016 31,857 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,054 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 UXK is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UXK, 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 UXK registered?

GU12 UXK is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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